Harpers Ferry

Why was the raid on Harpers Ferry in 1859 significant in the road to the Civil War?

(Choose 2)

• The raid further divided the North and South.

• The South showed their willingness to go to war to protect slavery.

• Slaves now had weapons to help them fight for their freedom.

• Abolitionists showed their willingness to use force to end slavery.

An abolitionist who tried to start a slave rebellion by attacking an armory at Harpers Ferry, VA.

• Fort Sumter

• Sherman's March to Sea

• state's rights

• John Brown's raid on Harpers Ferry

What was the primary goal of John Brown's raid on Harpers Ferry in 1859?

• To start a slave uprising

• To capture a strategic military base

• To negotiate peace between North and South

• To establish a new government

Which river is Harpers Ferry located near?

• Mississippi River

• Potomac River

• Ohio River

• Hudson River

In which state is Harpers Ferry located?

• Virginia

• Maryland

• West Virginia

• Pennsylvania

What was the outcome of John Brown's raid on Harpers Ferry?

• It successfully freed thousands of slaves

• It led to John Brown's capture and execution

• It resulted in a peace treaty

• It caused the immediate start of the Civil War

Which two rivers meet at Harpers Ferry?

• Potomac and Shenandoah

• Mississippi and Missouri

• Ohio and Tennessee

• Hudson and Delaware

What was Harpers Ferry known for in the 19th century?

• A major industrial center

• A key military arsenal

• A famous university

• A popular tourist destination

Who was the U.S. President during the Harpers Ferry raid?

• Abraham Lincoln

• James Buchanan

• Andrew Johnson

• Franklin Pierce

What was the significance of Harpers Ferry in the context of the Underground Railroad?

• It was a major stop for escaping slaves

• It was a safe haven for abolitionists

• It was a site of a major abolitionist meeting

• It had no significant role