American experience. John Brown's holy war. 1 of 6
Description
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. Frye talks about Harper's Ferry - federal armory, weapons for US Army, H Ferry - description of arsenal, weapons stored, H Ferry - represented the defense of the US, H Ferry - manufactured weapons to defend US, H Ferry/Plan - John Brown came for guns, easy access.
Runtime
5 minutes
Series
Subjects
- Antislavery movements (105)
- Abolitionists (90)
- Harpers Ferry, Battle of, Harpers Ferry, W. Va., 1862 (6)
- Christianity and politics (49)
Contributor
Geography
Genre
Database
Alexander Street
Direct Link
https://www.remote.uwosh.edu/login?url=http://www.aspresolver.com/aspresolver.asp?MARC;3484797
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