John Browns Raid Oct. 16 - 18 1859, slavery issue (oct 18, 1859 – oct 31, 1859)
Description:
John Brown was abolitionist who led a group on a raid against a federalarmory in Harpers ferry. They tried to start an armed slave revolt which could end slavery. The raid failed and Brown was executed, but he became a martyr for abolitionist cause.Added to timeline:
Date:
oct 18, 1859
oct 31, 1859
~ 13 days