Who was the abolitionist from Springfield known for his raid on Harpers Ferry?
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John Brown
Answer
John Brown was an abolitionist who believed in and advocated armed insurrection as the only way to overthrow the institution of slavery in the United States. He is best known for his raid on the federal armory at Harpers Ferry in Virginia.
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