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John Brown - he tried to arm the slaves for a nationwide rebellion. Brown's attempt failed and he was hanged for treason in December of 1859.

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Which abolitionist preached that violence would be necessary in the to free slaves?

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Which abolitionist preached that violence would be necessary in the fight to free slaves?

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In the late 1850s several southern states sought to?

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What word means to willing let your slaves free?

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Was Lincoln a free soiler or an aboliti onist?

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Mr Alexandra Ross?

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