Why did John Brown lead the raid on the federal arsenal at Harpers Ferry, Virginia in 18592
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to protest the passage of the Fugitive Slave Act
to inspire Southern slaveholders to resist abolitionists
to protest the use of militia to defend fugitive slave hunters
to inspire an armed uprising of enslaved African Americans

Abolitionist John Brown leads a small group on a raid against a federal armory in Harpers Ferry, Virginia (now West Virginia), in an attempt to start an armed slave revolt and destroy the institution of slavery. ... As early as 1848 he was formulating a plan to incite an insurrection.

there are conflicting perceptions. what cannot be denied is that despite a long history of discrimination, they finally chose to bow out in grace and handed over power to the majority. it was a painful experience for them to part with their prerogatives and some chose to leave the country. however, they did decide to bite the bullet and go through the process with minimum obstructions.

presently, whites are still a force to reckon with. they are well educated, have technical and business expertise, they understand imperatives of good governance and are responsible for keeping south africa connected with developed countries. despite a bitter history, they are useful team members of the south african team.

rain should be the answer.