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John Brown wanted to use the weapons at the arsenal to arm freed slaves who he would lead in a revolt against slavery.

novanet- he hoped to inspire a revolution to end slavery

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โˆ™ 13y ago

So that he can take the guns and ammunition to arm the slaves and lead them in a revolt against their masters.

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