What impact did john brown's raid have on southerners?

a. they were astonished and angered by northern support for brown
b. say believe that the state conventions would-be held to declare secession
c. they were confused by successful action of an abolitionist
d. they believed brown was part of the government's conspiracy

The best answer for this question would be:

A. They were astonished and angered by northern support for Brown

John Brown led a really small army when he led the raid and his goal was to go after the slave rebellion in the south. Although, people were confused by his intentions, the result of his irrational plan led to the division of the north and south.