Why did a group of abolitionists attack harpers ferry, virginia, in 1859?
they wanted to arm enslaved workers using the town’s armory.
they wanted to create a place of safe refuge for fugitive slaves.
they wanted to show their support for the border ruffians.
they wanted to stop a violent uprising of enslaved workers

They wanted to arm enslaved workers using the town’s armory.

In 1859, a group of abolitionists attacked Harpers Ferry in Virginia because they wanted to arm enslaved workers using the town's armory. John Brown, an abolitionist, attacked and captured an American arsenal in Harpers Ferry, Virginia. Brown and his men were defeated by a platoon of U.S. Marines.

b) they want the land taken away from the wealthy landowners and given to peasants.

all of the following apply except for (a. excessive credit on real estate resulting in defaulted loans.

in 1819, panic swept the country due,in part, to the rapid expansion of american manufacturing during the war of 1812 and the distress caused by the post-war british competition. the rapid expansion of american farming was another factor.

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