John Brown wanted to use the weapons at the arsenal to arm freed slaves who he would lead in a revolt against slavery.
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So that he can take the guns and ammunition to arm the slaves and lead them in a revolt against their masters.
The arsenal provided additional ammunition for raids in Kansas.
He hoped to inspire a revolution that would end slavery.
To arm the slaves for a nationwide rebellion.
John Brown
He raided Harper's Ferry for weaponry from the arsenal with plans of starting a major slave uprising.