16 oct. 1859 - John Brown's Raid
Description:
John Brown was an abolitionist. John Brown's Raid on Harper's Ferry in Virginia increased sectionalism because southerners were afraid that abolitionists and freed staves were a danger to their lives and economic livelihoods. He was hanged after leading the unsuccessful raid.Ajouté au bande de temps:
Date:
16 oct. 1859
Maintenaint
~ Il y a 164 ans
