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Which of the following best explains the significance of John Brown's raid on Harpers Ferry in 1859?

A.It convinced many white southerners that northern abolitionists sought to foment slave rebellion
B.It succeeded in triggering a general slave uprising across Virginia
C.It persuaded southern states to abandon slavery voluntarily
D.It led Congress to pass the Crittenden Compromise

Explanation

Core Concept

Brown hoped to arm enslaved people from the federal arsenal. His execution made him a martyr in parts of the North and hardened southern fears, accelerating the road to secession.

Correct Answer

AIt convinced many white southerners that northern abolitionists sought to foment slave rebellion

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