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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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∙ 12y ago
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∙ 13y agoSo 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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Why did John brown attack the federal arsenal at harpers ferry in Virginia?
The arsenal provided additional ammunition for raids in Kansas.
Why di john brown attack the arsenal at harpers ferry in 1859?
He hoped to inspire a revolution that would end slavery.
Why did Jhon Brown raid an arsenal at Harpers Ferry?
To arm the slaves for a nationwide rebellion.
Who led a raid on a military arsenal harpers ferry in order to arm slaves?
John Brown
What did john brown raid Harpers ferry for?
He raided Harper's Ferry for weaponry from the arsenal with plans of starting a major slave uprising.
Who was executed for his attack on the arsenal at harpers ferry?
(John Brown)
Who was the abolitionist who led an attack on a federal arsenal in harpers ferry in 1859?
John Brown
Why did John brown attack the federal arsenal at harpers ferry in Virginia?
The arsenal provided additional ammunition for raids in Kansas.
What was john brown attempting to do in his attack on harpers ferry?
Raid the Government arsenal, to arm the slaves for a nationwide rebellion.
Who led an attack on the government arsenal at Harpers Ferry Virginia to get guns and ammunition to arm the slaves?
AnswerJohn Brown.
Who caputure the US arsenal at Harpers Ferry?
John Brown
Who attacked the us arsenal at harpers ferry?
John Brown
Why di john brown attack the arsenal at harpers ferry in 1859?
He hoped to inspire a revolution that would end slavery.
Who did john brown attack?
Harpers Ferry
In 1859 John Brown seized what Federal arsenal?
Harpers Ferry
Who led a raid on a military arsenal in Harpers Ferry Virgina in 1859?
John Brown
Why did Jhon Brown raid an arsenal at Harpers Ferry?
To arm the slaves for a nationwide rebellion.
