Why was abolitionist John Brown executed?

1 Answer
Jun 28, 2016

He led a raid on a U.S. arsenal named Harper's Ferry in hopes of starting an armed revolt.

Explanation:

John Brown was an extreme abolitionist, meaning he opposed slavery publicly and was not afraid to hold it back.

He decided to attack an arsenal and start an armed revolt with slaves, but not man people came.

When he was stopped by U.S. Marines, his raid was unsuccessful.

He was later hanged after being convicted of treason.