What was the strategic significance of Harper's Ferry according to George Washington?

John Brown's Raid and Its Impact

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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
It was far from the ocean and protected by natural barriers.
It was the capital of Virginia.
It was a popular tourist destination.
It was a major trade hub.
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What was John Brown's ultimate goal in seizing the armory at Harper's Ferry?
To negotiate with the Southern states.
To establish a new government in the North.
To start a guerrilla war by arming slaves.
To gain personal wealth and power.
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What did John Brown hope to achieve by allowing a train to pass through Harper's Ferry?
To escape unnoticed.
To negotiate with the train conductor.
To spread news of the raid and its purpose.
To transport weapons to his allies.
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
How did the townspeople of Harper's Ferry initially respond to John Brown's raid?
They fled the town immediately.
They formed a militia to counter the raid.
They were unaware of the raid.
They supported Brown's cause.
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Who led the Marines that arrived to suppress John Brown's raid?
Colonel George Armstrong Custer
General Stonewall Jackson
Colonel Robert E. Lee
General Ulysses S. Grant
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What was John Brown's demeanor during his trial?
He was apologetic and remorseful.
He refused to speak.
He was defiant and used the trial to promote abolition.
He pleaded for mercy.
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What was the outcome of John Brown's raid on Harper's Ferry?
It successfully started a widespread slave rebellion.
It resulted in a peace treaty with the South.
It was quickly suppressed and Brown was captured.
It led to immediate abolition of slavery.
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