What statement best explains why John Brown’s raid failed to unite forces that opposed slavery?

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Republicans did not have enough political support to defeat slavery yet.
Republicans did not have enough political support to defeat slavery yet.

Northerners and southerners were not ready to resort to violence to abolish slavery.
Northerners and southerners were not ready to resort to violence to abolish slavery.

Southerners refused to react at all to rumors of a conspiracy against slavery.
Southerners refused to react at all to rumors of a conspiracy against slavery.

Northerners all believed that John Brown's raid was a mistake.
Northerners all believed that John Brown's raid was a mistake.

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4 hours ago

The statement that best explains why John Brown’s raid failed to unite forces that opposed slavery is:

Northerners and southerners were not ready to resort to violence to abolish slavery.

This reflects the broader context of the time, where many people were still advocating for more peaceful methods of social and political change, while Brown's violent approach alienated potential supporters.