Question
How did John Brown contribute to the abolitionist movement?
Responses
A John Brown fought on the Union side during the Civil War.John Brown fought on the Union side during the Civil War.
B John Brown led enslaved African Americans through the Underground Railroad.John Brown led enslaved African Americans through the Underground Railroad.
C John Brown participated in raids against slavery in Harpers Ferry and Kansas.John Brown participated in raids against slavery in Harpers Ferry and Kansas.
D John Brown led a rebellion in Virginia killing 60 before being killed by the local militia.
Responses
A John Brown fought on the Union side during the Civil War.John Brown fought on the Union side during the Civil War.
B John Brown led enslaved African Americans through the Underground Railroad.John Brown led enslaved African Americans through the Underground Railroad.
C John Brown participated in raids against slavery in Harpers Ferry and Kansas.John Brown participated in raids against slavery in Harpers Ferry and Kansas.
D John Brown led a rebellion in Virginia killing 60 before being killed by the local militia.
Answers
GPT-4o mini
C John Brown participated in raids against slavery in Harpers Ferry and Kansas.
This response accurately highlights John Brown's significant contributions to the abolitionist movement, particularly his involvement in violent actions against pro-slavery forces in Kansas (known as "Bleeding Kansas") and his famous raid on the federal armory at Harpers Ferry in 1859, which aimed to initiate a slave uprising.
This response accurately highlights John Brown's significant contributions to the abolitionist movement, particularly his involvement in violent actions against pro-slavery forces in Kansas (known as "Bleeding Kansas") and his famous raid on the federal armory at Harpers Ferry in 1859, which aimed to initiate a slave uprising.