John Brown's Raid

              Some students of history considered him a madman. Some thought him a vicious killer. Some said that he was crazy because he said God spoke to him and gave him a message: free the slaves. This enigmatic figure of history was hero and villain. As you visit the following sites look for the following information:
 

                                  1) What actions of John Brown led people to think that he was

                                       a fanatic

                                  2) What role did Brown play in " Bleeding Kansas "

                                  3) Write a short narrative about the " raid " in which you discuss

                                       Brown's goals, his success, and ultimate failure

                                  4) Briefly describe the Black raiders involved

                                  5) Explain why Frederick Douglass was almost arrested after

                                       John Brown's capture
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
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