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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 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.


Who was the leader of the Harper's ferry raid?

The leader of the Harper's Ferry raid was John Brown, an abolitionist who aimed to spark a slave uprising by seizing the federal armory at Harper's Ferry, Virginia, in October 1859. Brown and his small group of followers intended to arm enslaved people and ignite a rebellion against slavery. The raid ultimately failed, leading to Brown's capture and subsequent execution, which further intensified the national debate over slavery.


What was result of john browns raid on harpy ferry?

John Brown's raid on Harpers Ferry in October 1859 aimed to initiate an armed slave revolt by seizing the federal armory there. The raid was ultimately unsuccessful; Brown and his followers were quickly overwhelmed by local militia and U.S. troops led by Robert E. Lee. Brown was captured, tried for treason, and executed. The raid heightened tensions between the North and South, contributing to the onset of the Civil War.