Following John Brown's 1859 raid on Harpers Ferry, many southerners were convinced that
A. his execution would put a stop to northern agitation over slavery once and for all.
B. northern politicians would use the raid as an excuse to further restrict slavery.
C. the raid was the isolated act of an antislavery fanatic.
D. the abolitionist movement would shortly fall into disgrace.
E. Brown had been given support by the Republican Party.
Answer: E
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