American experience. John Brown's holy war. 3 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 Starry - John Brown's men didn't hold him hostage - mistake, Starry - Paul Revere of Harpers Ferry, spreads the word, - Washington - having him as a hostage empowered John Brown, Washington - his slaves guarding him, odd circumstance, Raid - why John Brown stays, - Raid - John Brown's men nervous, suggest leaving, John Brown determined, Raid - John Brown's men see they're trapped, doubt John Brown, fear for lives, Personality - charismatic, he spoke you listened & obeyed, Hostages - said John Brown treated them well, protected them, Raid - John Brown's attitude not of a killer, Raid - warned men to be careful about bloodshed, Raid - John Brown different man than in Kansas, no kill attitude, Plan - John Brown controlled, attack armory (not citizens) & leave, Raid/White Flag - people intended to fight, not negotiate, Raid - John Brown didn't kill hostage in revenge, Raid - John Brown took no vengeance on hostage.
Runtime
28 minutes
Series
Subjects
- Antislavery movements (105)
- Abolitionists (90)
- Harpers Ferry, Battle of, Harpers Ferry, W. Va., 1862 (6)
- Christianity and politics (49)
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Geography
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Alexander Street
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