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Brown's Ferry FourJohn Brown's raid on Harpers Ferry John Brown's raid on Harpers Ferry 1859 effort by abolitionist John Brown to initiate an armed slave revolt in Southern states Not to be confused with Battle of Harpers Ferry. John Brown's raid on Harpers Ferry[nb 1] was an effort by abolitionist John Brown, from October 16 to 18, 1859, to initiate a slave revolt in Southern states by taking over the United States arsenal at Harpers Ferry, Virginia (since 1863, West Virginia). It has been called the "dress rehearsal" for the American Civil War.[3]: 5 Quick facts Date, Location ... John Brown's raid on Harpers Ferry Part of the prelude to the American Civil War Harper's Weekly illustration of U.S. Marines attacking John… (Source: Wikipedia)
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