Harpers Ferry Historical Events

The video explores the year 1860 in America, highlighting the tensions between the North and South, the impact of John Brown's raid, and the subsequent sentencing of Aaron D. Stevens and Albert Hazlett. It covers celebrations at Harpers Ferry, the financial costs of the raid, and community efforts to support local militia. The video also discusses the armory appropriation bill and its economic impact on citizens, concluding with reflections on the year's changes and the upcoming presidential election.

What significant event in 1859 had a lasting impact on Harpers Ferry in 1860?

• The signing of the Emancipation Proclamation

• The raid led by John Brown

• The election of Abraham Lincoln

• The start of the Civil War

Who was found guilty of conspiring with slaves to rebel in 1860?

• Aaron D. Stevens

• John Brown

• George Turner

• Albert Hazlett

What was celebrated with unusual enthusiasm at Harpers Ferry in March 1860?

• The end of the Civil War

• The signing of a peace treaty

• Washington's Birthday

• The election of a new president

How much did the John Brown affair reportedly cost the State of Virginia?

• $250,000

• $185,567

• $100,000

• $81,140

What was the purpose of the Ladies' Fair held in March 1860?

• To celebrate a local holiday

• To organize and equip a volunteer force

• To support a political campaign

• To raise funds for a new school

What amount was appropriated for the Jefferson Guards' uniforms?

• $500

• $1,000

• $1,500

• $2,000

What was the reduced amount proposed for the armory appropriation bill?

• $200,000

• $250,000

• $300,000

• $400,000

What was a consequence of the reduced funding for the armory at Harpers Ferry?

• Increased military recruitment

• Closure of the armory

• Job losses for many citizens

• Expansion of the armory

What did the residents of Harpers Ferry anticipate as 1860 came to a close?

• The start of a new war

• The outcome of the presidential election

• The end of slavery

• The rebuilding of the armory

What led to increased slave patrols in the streets of Harpers Ferry?

• The end of the Civil War

• The election of a new president

• The arrival of new settlers

• Fear of more slave uprisings