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I think he was trying to arm slaves.

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Q: What was the purpose of the Harper's Ferry Raid in October of 1859?
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What was the purpose of the Harpers Ferry Raid in october of 1859?

to arm slaves


Was the raid on harpers ferry proslavery or antislavery?

The raid on the arsenal in Harpers Ferry, VA was anti-slavery. It was led by John Brown, the radical abolitionist October 16, 1859.


Who attempted to end salvery by leading a raid on the arsenal at harpers ferry in october 1859?

John Brown


When and where did abolitionist john brown lead 18 men on a raid?

On October 16,1859 in Harpers Ferry, Virginia


Who tried to end slavery force by leading a raid on the arsenal at Harpers Ferry october 1859?

John Brown


When did john brown led a raid on harpers ferry?

The raid on Harper's Ferry started on the night of October 16,1859.


Abolitiost who with 21 men seized the US army at Harpers Ferry and was hung for treason in 1859?

The abolitionist who attempted to sieze the U.S. Armory at Harper's Ferry in October 1859 was named John Brown. The abolitionist who attempted to sieze the U.S. Armory at Harper's Ferry in October 1859 was named John Brown.


Who lead the harpers ferry raid in 1859?

John Brown


Who was the leader of the raid at harpers ferry in 1859?

greg carlson


What year did John Brown seizes Harpers Ferry?

1859


In 1859 John Brown seized what Federal arsenal?

Harpers Ferry


What was the name of the man who attempted to end slavery through force by leading a raid on the arsanal at Harpers Ferry in october 1859?

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