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jan 1, 1859 - John Brown's Raid on Harper's Ferry

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John Brown and his sons planned to arm slaves and start a widespread slave revolt and free all slaves. He was hung along with his sons. This event was good for abolition. It further divided the nation and provided greater impetus for civil war.

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jan 1, 1859
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~ 166 years ago