John Brown, after the Harper Ferry raid, became a symbol of the fight against slavery. But it also led to intensified tensions between the North and South. The North gained a sense of sentiment and accomplishment after seeing John Brown’s work. But the South was completely revolted and saw the North now as a physical and violent threat. The South saw the Harpers Ferry as a direct assault on their pro-slavery laws. So, the southern states started seceding, which enraged the North. This tension later…
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