John Brown's Raid at Harpers Ferry Increased Anger in the South

question 33

Multiple Choice

John Brown's raid at Harpers Ferry increased anger in the South because

• A) it was revealed that Brown had financial backing from several prominent abolitionists.
• B) it led to a general slave uprising throughout Virginia.
• C) President Buchanan praised Brown as a hero and a martyr.
• D) federal troops came to Brown's aid, allowing him to escape.

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