oct 16, 1859 - John Brown's raid at
Harpers Ferry
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John Brown an abolitionist and his supporters led a small group on a raid against a federal armory. The main reason was to end slavery and even though this was not accomplished it was inspiring for others how he died for a movement.
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Causes of the Civil War
by Anthony Yata
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