John Brown's Raid (16 Okt 1859 Jahr – 18 Okt 1859 Jahr)

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Opponent of Slavery, assisted the Underground Railroad
Led a small revolt, tried to raid a federal arsenal, but were overpowered by federal and state troops - wanted to gather enough ammunition to go against Virginia's slaveholders
Hanged on Dec 2, 1860
Made history as a martyr for the abolitionist cause

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