American experience. John Brown's holy war. 1 of 5
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Martyr, madman, murderer, hero: John Brown remains one of history's most controversial and misunderstood figures. In the 1850s, he and his ragtag guerrilla group embarked on a righteous crusade against slavery that was based on religious faith -- yet carried out with shocking violence. His execution at Harpers Ferry sparked a chain of events that led to the Civil War. Finkelman talks about Slave power conspiracy, Constitution - covenant with death, Kansas - no democratic process, Slavery - profitable institution, Plan - guerilla war, land boom - money and religion, Personality - never a nimble man, Bankruptcy - personal failure, Bankruptcy - others declaring, Wool, Brown a sloppy businessman, Personality mesmerizes people, has power, Personality, backers in Boston, North Elba - John Brown happy there, Kansas - pro - slavery government, Kansas - crime to be an abolitionist.
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29 minutes
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