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. Horton talks about Oberlin - laboratory educational opportunities, Underground RR - Southern Ohio across river, RR/Early life - responsibility of freedom?, Slave boy story, Slavery - good masters, Douglass quote, -Cotton - slavery bound up w/ valuable crop, Southern Power - Dred Scott decision, slavery expanding, Southern Power - Supreme Court pro - slavery, expanding, Cotton - slave labor integral to industrialization of North, Slavery - Sambo characterization, Nat Turner, Garrison - non - violence as a tactic, conscience, Violence - like George Washington, defend rights.
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23 minutes
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