John Brown Last Words
Even today, 150 years after John Brown’s ill-fated raid at Harpers Ferry, controversy surrounds Brown’s actions. Some believe that he was a hero and that his ultimate goal-abolishing slavery-justified his use of violence. Others believe that his use of fear and violence made him a terrorist. Construct a thoughtful written response of approximately 1500 words or 3.5 pages with at least 2 quotes from John Brown’s last words. Be sure and address the following: What reasons did John Brown have for raiding Harper’s Ferry? What are some of the events, situations in the country leading up to the 1859 raid? What were reactions of people around the country? Was John Brown a hero or terrorist? Explain your answer.