Question

What was John Brown’s motive for raiding the federal arsenal at Harpers Ferry?

to protest the harassment of abolitionists
to keep states from enforcing the Fugitive Slave Act
to arm slaves and start an uprising against slavery
to help defend the Underground Railroad

Answer 1

C--to arm slaves

John Brown was a known extremist for the abolitionist movement. The raid at Harper's Ferry was an attempt to organize and arm slaves to rise against southern slave holders. The attempt was minimal and ended in John Brown's execution. 

Answer 2

Answer:

to arm slaves and start an uprising against slavery

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