John Brown and the Election of 1860. History Research Paper

John Brown and the Election Of 1860
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John Brown and the Election Of 1860
John Brown’s impact on the elections in 1860 rose from his involvement in the extinction of slavery in the United States. Although he had genuine intentions of setting the slaves free, his mission did not succeed. It resulted in more separation of the North and South Regions in the country and also his death. The simple action to promote democracy made the country's issues worse, and the demographic had to battle worse situations. However, individuals such as Holt pushed for the achievement of honesty in the government. Attaining the goal would ensure better lives for the Americans since the leaders would reign in democracy and render freedom to the citizens. Although Brown intended to ensure freedom of the slaves in the country, he did not achieve his objective, and the induced disagreement between the regions led to the declaration of the extension of slavery after the election of Lincoln as the president in 1860.
Brown became popular in the United States in 1859 when he indulged in the fighting against slavery in the country. The radical abolitionist believed the action should get eradicated through any available and suitable means, including violence (Hallett, n.d.). According to him, everybody in the country should have had freedom despite their position, whether leaders or not. The entire demographic also deserved liberty regardless of the variations in aspects such as cultural basis, social classes, and race. Consequently, "radical abolitionist John Brown and eighteen armed men, both blacks and whites, attacked the federal arsenal in Harpers Ferry, Virginia (Hallett, n.d.).” The union revealed by the two races during the raid shows their solidarity in the desire to end slavery in the United States. Also, the aspect of getting in the Ferry while armed shows that the men had prepared any necessary means to ensure they achieved their target in eradicating slavery. Many people in America's population knew Brown after the raiding incident.
Although Brown did not intend or anticipate a negative impact except the use of force and violence to end slavery, his raid resulted in a profound split between the North and South Democrats. Furthermore, the attack led to his death, and he could not witness or continue with his rescue mission. The United States' government captured and pressed charges against Brown and his troop. Consequently, Brown was sentenced and hanged to death for treason by the State of Virginia on 2nd December 1859 (Hallett, n.d.). He met his demise before the accomplishment of his desire to end slavery. Also, He initiated a more profound disagreement between the Southern and the Northern people than before the actual raiding of Ferry. The post-slavery movements campaigned for the reign of the Southern Democrats (Stanley, 2019). Also, Fire-Eaters devoted to ensuring that the Northern De...