How Did John Brown Influence Abolitionists

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The positive actions of john brown, and the impacts he had on other abolitionist throughout the United States. John brown is a well-known abolitionist known for leading a charge against Harpers Ferry later coming up short in failure. Many believe that he had the intention of arming slaves to help aid their escape (history net). Because of the way he was raised and his beliefs system played a role in one of the many reasons he was anti-slavery. He believed that slave were equal to everyone else and that they should be treated as human beings. He led a revolt including about five blacks and a little over a dozen white men. He also had support by northern abolitionist who were for his action and gave financial support. Brown's attack on Harper's

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