The period leading up to the Civil War
Introduction In this chapter you have read about the events that led to the firing of the first shots of the Civil War. One important event was John Brown's raid on the federal arsenal and armory at Harpers Ferry, Virginia. In this activity you will take a closer look at some of the people involved in the raid, their goals, and the outcome of the raid.
Destination Title: Harpers Ferry National Historical Park
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Directions Start at the Harpers Ferry home page.
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