oct 16, 1859 - John Brown's Raid on Harper's Ferry

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Description: John Brown led a plan to seize an arsenal in Harper’s Ferry and free slaves. He captured slave owners, and tried to rally slaves into a rebellion, but only a few did. In the end, the raid was a failure, as Brown was hung for his actions.
Cause: Brown was an extreme anti-slavery supporter, and thought it was his job to free slaves. He claimed he had the God-given right to do so.
Historical Impact: After Brown was tried and hung, he became a martyr for the anti-slave party. He also influenced many others to fight against slavery.

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