John Brown

John Brown was a radical American abolitionist in the 19th century, known for his strong opposition to slavery. He believed in using violence to end slavery and is most famous for leading a raid on the federal armory at Harpers Ferry, Virginia, in 1859. His goal was to incite a slave uprising, but the raid failed, and he was captured. Brown was tried and executed, becoming a martyr for the abolitionist cause. His actions heightened tensions between the North and South, contributing to the outbreak of the Civil War. Brown's legacy is complex, seen by some as a heroic figure and by others as a fanatic.