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John Brown decided to attack the arsenal at Harpers Ferry in 1859 as part of his plan to initiate a slave uprising across the South. He believed that seizing the federal armory would provide him with the weapons necessary to arm enslaved people and ignite a rebellion against slavery. Brown aimed to create a sanctuary for escaped slaves and inspire other abolitionists to join his cause, viewing this bold action as a crucial step toward ending slavery in the United States. His raid ultimately failed, leading to his capture and execution, but it heightened tensions between the North and South.

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