Historical Events tagged with "treason trial"
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John Brown Executed After Harpers Ferry Raid
Militant abolitionist leader John Brown was hanged for his attempt to incite a slave rebellion by raiding the federal armory at Harpers Ferry, Virginia. On October 16, 1859, Brown, along with a small group of followers, seized the armory in hopes of armoring enslaved African Americans and sparking a larger uprising. His plan, however, was met with swift military response, leading to his capture and subsequent trial in November, where he was convicted of treason. His execution garnered nationwide attention, igniting discussions about slavery and resistance.
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