American experience. John Brown's holy war. 3 of 4
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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. Renehan talks about Pottawatomie - both sides of war in Kansas outraged, -Pottawatomie - John Brown had to lie about his complicity, - Pottawatomie - afterwards, John Brown enjoys being a renegade, Black Jack - story of battle", Boston/Sanborn, John Brown Speech - Bible & Dec. of Independence most important documents, Boston/Revolution/Dec of Independence - right audience, Boston/Revolution/Dec of Independence - "2nd revolution", Boston/Secret Six - Brown a device for more involvement, Mrs. Russell - thought John Brown enjoyed making rich uncomfortable, Mrs. Russell - John Brown's weapons, dramatized himself, Mrs. Russell - gross food stories @ dinner table , Secret Six - John Brown made it duty not favor for them to give him mone, Parlor chairs - story, Secret Six - save Higginson, thought plan doomed but worthwhile".
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