The labeling of John Brown as a martyr by some Northerners was primarily tied to his acceptance of giving up his life for his beliefs. While his raid on Harpers Ferry failed, and his actions were viewed differently across the political spectrum, those in the North who supported his anti-slavery stance saw him as a figure willing to sacrifice everything for the cause of ending slavery. This willingness to die for his beliefs became a rallying point for abolitionists and contributed to his martyrdom in the eyes of some Northerners.
Which of the following led to some Northerners labeling John
Brown as a martyr?
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Brown's appearance of
• being insane and the failure of his raid
Brown's acceptance of
• giving up his life for his beliefs
Brown's desire to organize and carry out a slave revolt
Brown's persistence when
• fighting back against
Southern troops
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