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who opposed John brown when he raided the Harpers ferry
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John Brown's raid on Harpers Ferry in October 1859 faced opposition from several groups and individuals. The most immediate opposition came from local militia and townspeople, who reacted to the raid by attempting to suppress it. Additionally, the U.S. Army, led by Colonel Robert E. Lee, was called in to help quell the insurrection. Lee and his troops ultimately stormed the armory where Brown and his followers were holed up, leading to Brown's capture.
In the broader context of the nation, many Southern leaders opposed Brown's actions, viewing them as a direct threat to the institution of slavery and their way of life. Even some Northern abolitionists were critical of Brown's violent methods, preferring more peaceful approaches to ending slavery. Brown's raid intensified the sectional conflict between North and South and contributed to the growing tensions leading up to the Civil War.
In the broader context of the nation, many Southern leaders opposed Brown's actions, viewing them as a direct threat to the institution of slavery and their way of life. Even some Northern abolitionists were critical of Brown's violent methods, preferring more peaceful approaches to ending slavery. Brown's raid intensified the sectional conflict between North and South and contributed to the growing tensions leading up to the Civil War.
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