Question

Although it failed miserably, what was a consequence of John Brown's raid on the Federal arsenal at Harper's Ferry?

Answer 1

Here is the correct answer of the given question above would John Brown's raid. John Brown was known for his raid on the Federal arsenal at Harper's Ferry where he led a group of whites and blacks in an attack on October 16,1859. That time, he hoped to spark rebellion but failed miserably. This attempted insurrection brought fear into the South and he received financial backing from many known abolitionists.

Answer 2

Answer:

A boost of encouragement to the secession movement

Explanation:

John Brown as an abolitionist that aimed to start a slave revolt by attacking and capturing the US arsenal at Harpers Ferry Virginia. The plan failed because the Marines killed several of Brown’s men and captured him. He was put on trial for treason, murder and slave insurrection and sentenced to death.

The raid also had another consequence, it boosted the secession movement because it showed the sectionalism between pro-slavery and anti-slavery regions which eventually led to the Civil War.