John Brown's anti-slavery raid refers to the armed attack led by abolitionist John Brown on the federal arsenal at Harper's Ferry, Virginia in 1859. His goal was to seize weapons and initiate a slave rebellion.
Related terms
Abolitionism: The movement to end slavery, advocating for its immediate and complete eradication.
Harper's Ferry: A town in Virginia where the federal armory was located and served as the target of John Brown's raid.
Slave Rebellion: An organized uprising of enslaved individuals against their oppressors seeking freedom and justice.