American experience. John Brown's holy war. 5 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. Banks talks about Kansas/Sons - went for cheap land & principle, - Kansas - people went for mix of idealism & land, Kansas - John Brown reluctance normal, too old for a young man's fight, Kansas - John Brown went to rescue sons & fight slavery, Kansas - John Brown as warrior & shepherd saving son, Kansas - compared to Balkan wars, Kansas - not 2 military forces organized, small bands of men, Kansas - like Balkans, cruel, bad weather, no supply depot, Kansas/Hero - inspired men, only appeared armed to the teeth, Kansas/Wagon - PR ploy, useless military vehicle, but struck fear.