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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. From October 16th to 18th, 1859, American abolitionist John Brown attempted to initiate a slave revolt in Southern states by raiding an armory[nb 1] in Harpers Ferry, Virginia (now West Virginia). The raid is frequently cited as one of the primary causes of 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 Brown's "Fort" Date October 16–18, 1859 Location Harpers… (Source: Wikipedia)
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