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The John Brown revolt, also known as the raid on Harpers Ferry in 1859, was sparked by Brown's fervent abolitionist beliefs and his desire to incite a slave uprising. He aimed to seize the federal armory at Harpers Ferry, Virginia, to arm enslaved people and create a stronghold for the abolitionist movement. Brown believed that violent action was necessary to end slavery, and his raid was intended to inspire enslaved people to fight for their freedom. The event heightened tensions between the North and South, contributing to the outbreak of the Civil War.

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