American experience. John Brown's holy war. 4 of 5
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. Washington talks about Boston - how did learned men, novelists, etc. support John Brown's ideas - Boston - support for John Brown b/c US practically already at war, - Missouri - John Brown got 11 slaves to Canada, realized what was possible, Missouri - freeing slaves exhilarating for John Brown & slaves, Personality/N. Elba - paternalism, ultimate white man do-gooder.
Runtime
29 minutes
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Contributor
Geography
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Database
Alexander Street
Direct Link
https://www.remote.uwosh.edu/login?url=http://www.aspresolver.com/aspresolver.asp?MARC;3484851
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