How did Americans respond to John Brown's raid?

Some northerners thought Brown went too far, while southerners viewed him as a hero.

Both northerners and southerners agreed that war was inevitable.

Some northerners viewed Brown as a martyr, while southerners prepared for war.

Both northerners and southerners agreed that a compromise was necessary.

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Haylee Zavala

19 May, 06:12

How did Americans respond to John Brown's raid?

Some northerners thought Brown went too far, while southerners viewed him as a hero.

Both northerners and southerners agreed that war was inevitable.

Some northerners viewed Brown as a martyr, while southerners prepared for war.

Both northerners and southerners agreed that a compromise was necessary.

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Shayna Glover · Answer 1

Some northerners viewed Brown as a martyr, while southerners prepared for war.

Ramon Stephenson · Answer 2

Some northerners viewed Brown as a martyr, while southerners prepared for war.

Explanation:

John Brown raids Harper Ferry

Republicans blames John Brown

-Southerners started preparing for war

-southerners thought that the abolitionists went to far

-Some northerners thought John Brown was a hero