2. Historians often weigh contradictory and inconclusive evidence when interpreting the past. Based on the evidence in Documents A-D, which one of the following
four explanations do you think is true?
DORO

a. John Brown intended to start an insurrection by enslaved people in the South.

b. John Brown intended to agitate the conflict over slavery and bring about war.

c. John Brown intended to transport enslaved people to freedom.

d. John Brown intended to peacefully arm enslaved people so they could defend
themselves but not to start an insurrection.