John Brown

John Brown's Raid on Harpers Ferry Quick summary of the events surrounding John Brown.

John Brown's Philosophy regarding slavery.

Robert E. Lee's Report regarding the raid.

John Brown's Address to the court.

Website on Brown
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Assignment: Was Brown a Terrorist or Hero?
Include in your response ONE quote from each of the above PRIMARY SOURCE links to support your answer.
Be sure to address the following:
1) What reasons did John Brown have for raiding Harper’s Ferry?
2) What are some of the events, situations in the country leading up to the 1859
raid?
3) What were reactions of people around the country?
4) Was John Brown a hero or terrorist? Explain.