Question 1 • Survey of U.S. History - SS3313 IC
John Brown was an abolitionist who led a raid on the federal arsenal at Harpers Ferry, Virginia, in 1859. He hoped the raid would help spark a revolt against slavery. Robert E. Lee led the forces that captured Brown, while Preston Brooks and Charles Sumner were known for their roles in the conflict over slavery in Congress.
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