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apr 9, 1865 - Pottawatomie Massacre

Description:

Because of the burning of Lawrence during the Bleeding Kansas period, John Brown increased
his violent activities. He led a raid killing five proslavery men. This event became known as the
Pottawatomie Massacre.

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apr 9, 1865
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~ 160 years ago