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Who was the abolitionist who hoped to start a slave revolt by seizing the federal arsenal at Virginia?

Was John Brown


Who was John Brown and how cool was he?

John Brown was a white abolitionist. John Brown to start an armed slave revolt in 1859 by seizing a United States arsenal at Harpers Ferry, Virginia.


What did harpers ferry hope to accomplish by seizing 100000 weapons at the US?

Harpers Ferry aimed to incite a large-scale slave uprising by seizing 100,000 weapons from the federal arsenal. Led by abolitionist John Brown in 1859, the plan was to arm enslaved individuals and rally support for a rebellion against slaveholders. Brown believed that a successful revolt would inspire other enslaved people to join the fight for freedom, ultimately leading to the abolition of slavery in the United States. However, the raid failed, and Brown was captured, which heightened tensions between the North and South.


Where did John Brown lead a violent attack in?

John Brown led a violent attack on the federal armory at Harpers Ferry, Virginia, in October 1859. His goal was to incite a slave rebellion by seizing weapons and supplies. The raid ultimately failed, resulting in Brown's capture and subsequent execution, but it heightened tensions leading up to the American Civil War.


What were some effects of Bacon's rebellion?

The effects of Bacon's Rebellion were that Governor Berkeley returned to power, seizing the property of several rebels and hanging over 20 men. Berkeley soon was relieved of the governorship though, and sent back to England.

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