What were John Brown's intentions when he led a raid at Harper's Ferry, Virgina?
Purpose was to free the slaves
Did not expect slaves to uprise
Expected them to gather from in time and set them freee
Only came with 18 men
no wages
To save the country, cut off Virgina cancer
lesser of two evils
Believed that Southerners were guily of wrong against God and humanity
Would be right for anyone to interfere with slavery
Was a staunch abolitionist
Reward was the satisfaction of delivering those in great distress
Considered it to be a religious movement
The oppressed are equal to the rich
Assured prisoners no harm and they would be set free
Did not allow men to shoot if there were innocent people around
Only killed in self defense