Question

1859, one abolitionist attempted to start a rebellion of enslaved people in the town of harpers ferry, virginia. based on the beliefs described below each image, which of the following abolitionists led this rebellion?
john brown believed that arming enslaved people would end slavery.
william lloyd garrison believed that all violence was wrong.
frederick douglass decided that an uprising in virginia would probably fail.
sojourner truth gave speeches throughout the north against slavery.

Explanation:

The 1859 Harpers Ferry rebellion was a violent armed attempt to free enslaved people, which aligns with John Brown's belief in arming enslaved people to end slavery. The other figures' beliefs or actions do not match this specific violent uprising: Garrison opposed all violence, Douglass thought a Virginia uprising would fail, and Truth focused on anti-slavery speeches in the North.

Answer:

John Brown (the figure with the belief: "John Brown believed that arming enslaved people would end slavery.")