Why did John Brown want to arm slaves?

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Horton

23 July, 16:38

Why did John Brown want to arm slaves?

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Beanpole · Answer 1

It is widely believed that he wished to arm slaves to began a rebellion against the institution of slavery in the united states.

Rodney Harrington · Answer 2

Brown advocated the use of armed insurrection to overthrow the institution of slavery in the United States. He first gained national attention when he led small groups of volunteers during the Bleeding Kansas crisis of 1856.