Question

why did john brown attack the armory at harpers ferry? to hold as a military base against proslavery forces in revenge after the sacking of lawrence to prevent southern states from seceding to seize weapons to distribute to enslaved people for a massive uprising multiple choice 0.5 points why were states and territories above the 36°30’ line allowed to use popular sovereignty? what did s kansas - nebraska act compromise of 1850 dred scott decision transcontinental railroad multiple choice 0.5 points what event mobilized the north to start actively acting against slavery? mexican cession kansas - nebraska act raid on harpers ferry compromise of 1850

Explanation:

1. John Brown was an abolitionist. His goal in attacking the Harpers Ferry armory was to seize weapons to distribute to enslaved people for a large - scale uprising against slavery.
2. The Kansas - Nebraska Act repealed the Missouri Compromise line and allowed territories to decide on slavery through popular sovereignty.
3. The Kansas - Nebraska Act mobilized the North against slavery as it seemed to expand the potential for slavery's spread.

Answer:

1. to seize weapons to distribute to enslaved people for a massive uprising
2. Kansas - Nebraska Act
3. Kansas - Nebraska Act