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After leading an attack on Harpers' Ferry Arsenal in West Virginia, radical abolitionist, John Brown was wounded and quickly captured. Slave owners fearing news of John Brown's exploits would spread and incite their slaves to rebel, called for a quick and speedy trial. He was moved to Charlestown, Virginia, where he was tried and convicted of treason and sentenced to be hanged. He spoke to the court telling them that if this was how he had to go, he was proud that he had given his life to fight the injustice of slavery.
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What happened during john brown's raid and where did it take place?
John Browns raid took place at Harpors Ferry. But im not sure what happened durning it though.
What is the bloody Kansas?
Kansas was called "bloody Kansas" during the Civil war and before it, when there were riots about slavery there.Many of these riots happened after John Brown's riot.
Who led raids on Kansas?
John Brown, im taking the same test.
When was John Brown brown born?
John Brown (abolitionist / revolutionary) was born in 1800. He was hanged in 1859, after the disastrous raid on Harpers Ferry.
The abolitionist who tried to lead a revolt at harpers ferry in 1859?
=John Brown (abolitionist)=
