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John Brown was an abolitionist who had fought in Kansas and Missouri. In 1859, he planned to free and arm slaves in Virginia, and thereby disrupt the institution of slavery in the South.
He and 18 men raided the government arsenal at Harpers Ferry, intending to arm the slaves for a rebellion. They captured the mostly undefended arsena, but once inside, they were trapped and besieged by local townspeople and militia. Colonel Robert E. Lee (then in the US Army) led some Marines who killed or captured Brown's men. John Brown was tried for murder. At his trial, instead of defending his actions, he spoke out against the evils of slavery. He and four of his surviving men were convicted and hanged.
The incident caused relations between North and South to deteriorate even further, as it made the abolitionists look like terrorists threatening to spread slave revolts.
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Who led the raid at Harpers ferry?
John Brown
Where is the John Brown Wax Museum in Harpers Ferry West Virginia located?
The address of the John Brown Wax Museum is: 168 High St, Harpers Ferry, WV 25425
The abolitionist who tried to lead a revolt at harpers ferry in 1859?
=John Brown (abolitionist)=
Who were the abolitionists that raided Harpers ferry?
John Brown raided Harper'sFerry inVirginia.
John brown raided harpers ferry for?
To obtain weapons to arm the slaves.
What state did John Brown invade Harpers ferry?
Harpers Ferry is in West Virginia.
Who did john brown attack?
Harpers Ferry
Who was executed for his attack on the arsenal at harpers ferry?
(John Brown)
Who led the raid at Harpers ferry?
John Brown
Who led the raid of Harpers ferry?
John Brown
What is the story of Harpers Ferry?
John Brown was the leader of the raid and he wanted to create a colony for runaway slaves and to do this he needed weapons. Which led to the Harpers Ferry Raid.
Who lead the harpers ferry raid in 1859?
John Brown
What was the place that John Brown raided with men?
Harpers Ferry
Who wanted to end slavery in harpers ferry?
John Brown
Who caputure the US arsenal at Harpers Ferry?
John Brown
What year did John Brown seizes Harpers Ferry?
1859
Who was sentenced to death for capturing harpers ferry?
John Brown.
