John Brown Raid (oct 16, 1859 – oct 18, 1859)
Description:
- Brown an abolitionist and 21 of his followers attacked Harper Ferry, goal was to capture them and to use them to arm a slave rebellionCAUSE CIVIL WAR:
-increased sectional tension
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Date:
oct 16, 1859
oct 18, 1859
~ 2 days