The correct answer is <span>John
Brown, an extreme abolitionist, tried to end the entire institution of
slavery by attacking a federal armory in hopes to arm slaves in 1859—the
raid failed.
He wanted to spark a slave revolt in which the slaves would win their freedom by force. The attack failed and left long term consequences for the people and for the slaves. Many people were punished and there was a lot of death involved. </span>
