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Raid on Harpers Ferry

Danielle Wildeman

Harpers Ferry was the last stand for John Brown before he was put to death.  The plan was simple, take over the arsenal in return for the freedom of men.  Find out what happened at Harpers Ferry.

Raid on Harpers Ferry
http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/aia/part4/4p2940.html

What did this event have to do with the Civil War???

Did this event start people’s thinking and actions concerning slavery?

John Brown Holds Hostages at Harpers Ferry
http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/aia/part4/4h1545.html

Take the image (click on the close-up) of John Brown Holds Hostages at Harpers Ferry and describe to me what you see in the sketch.

Does he appear to be a madman or perfectly sane and in control of his actions?

List some adjectives describing what you see in the picture for a word bank to be used later!!!!