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1. What is an abolitionist?

A Someone who is against war B Someone who owns slaves C Someone who is against slavery D Someone who is a Republican

2. Who led the raid on the Harpers Ferry arsenal?

A Abraham Lincoln B John Brown C Harriet Tubman D Robert E. Lee

3. What did John Brown hope to accomplish by taking over the Harpers Ferry arsenal?

A He hoped to start a revolt among the slaves B He hoped to arm the slaves so they could fight back C He hoped to end slavery in the South D All of the above

4. What year did the raid on Harpers Ferry take place?

A 1861 B 1860 C 1850 D 1859

5. True or False: The raid was a great success for John Brown and the abolitionists.

A FALSE B TRUE

6. What happened to John Brown after the raid?

A He was shot to death during the raid. B He was sent to prison for life. C He escaped and went to work on the Underground Railroad. D He was taken captive and hanged to death.

7. What famous Confederate general from the Civil War helped to capture John Brown and his men?

A George McClellan B Robert E. Lee C Ulysses S. Grant D Jeb Stuart

8. True or False: Once Brown and his men had captured the arsenal, hundreds of slaves from around the area revolted and helped him to fight.

A FALSE B TRUE

9. How many men went with John Brown on the raid?

A Twenty-one B Five C Twelve D Forty

10. In what US state is Harpers Ferry located today?

A Kentucky B North Carolina C Tennessee D West Virginia

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