Biography
How old was John when he died?
59 Years old
What was the first raid he led?
Harpers Ferry
Aggravating regional tension
Where was he from?
Torrington, Connecticut
The free state forces fighting for the end of slavery.
How did the North view him?
How did the raid spark the war?
Caused tension between the North and South
What did he want to be when he was younger?
What did he get charged with after his raid?
He was sentenced to be hung.
Most remembered for?
Leading the Harpers Ferry Raid.
Did John play a huge roll in starting the Civil War?
Yes.
What did his dad do?
Highly encouraged his views on slavery
What organization did he help find during these times?
The League of Gileadites
How did the South view him?
A lunatic and a criminal
What was the main issue of the Civil War?
The end of slavery.
What did Brown witness when he was 12?
The beating of a slave boy
What did he do to help this organization?
John made sure they were protected from all slave catchers.
What did he cause while leading the Harpers Ferry Raid?
The Civil War