Raid the Government arsenal, to arm the slaves for a nationwide rebellion.
Harpers Ferry
(John Brown)
Harpers Ferry, Virginia
John Brown
To start a slave revolt.
The Battle of Harpers Ferry started on September 12th 1862. The Battle of Harpers Ferry ended on September 15th 1862.
Harpers Ferry is in West Virginia.
After being declared official ambassador of Rock & Roll, James Brown's wailing vocal attack on Harpers Ferry was greeted with jubalation in both North and South. John Brown's attack and its effect on the tension between North and South is another story.
AnswerJohn Brown.
The attack on Harpers Ferry was by abolitionist John Brown. He wanted to gather arms and recruit slaves for a massive uprising. The raid was a terrible failure.
The arsenal provided additional ammunition for raids in Kansas.
He hoped to inspire a revolution that would end slavery.