John Brown

Part 1: Video


Part 2: Podcast

Click here to listen to Biography Explores John Brown's Legacy (8 minutes)“John Brown's violent campaign against slavery — punctuated by the dramatic 1859 raid at Harper's Ferry, Va. — made him a divisive figure, then and now. He's been portrayed as an insane fanatic and as a noble martyr. His actions unquestionably helped set in motion events that led to the Civil War.” This podcast examines a biography by David Reynolds looks at John Browns life and it’s impact on culture and the civil war.
May 07, 2005 .Weekend Edition: Biography Explores John Brown's Legacy
http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=4633323

Part 3: Reflection Questions:
1.How did John Brown influenced the Civil War?

2.Do you think John Brown was correct in killing men and stealing to help slaves?

3.Make one question about John Brown.