John Brown By: Kristen Kaehler

Harpers Ferry On October 16, 1859, Brown led 21 men on a raid of the federal arsenal at Harpers Ferry, Virginia. On October 16, 1859, Brown led 21 men on a raid of the federal arsenal at Harpers Ferry, Virginia. His plan to arm slaves with the weapons he and his men seized from the arsenal was thwarted, however, by local farmers, militiamen, and Marines led by Robert E. Lee. His plan to arm slaves with the weapons he and his men seized from the arsenal was thwarted, however, by local farmers, militiamen, and Marines led by Robert E. Lee. Within 36 hours of the attack, most of Brown's men had been killed or captured. Within 36 hours of the attack, most of Brown's men had been killed or captured.

I’m Caught!!!! He was arrested and charged with various crimes, including treason and murder. He was arrested and charged with various crimes, including treason and murder. He distinguished himself during his trial, which took place before a Virginia court, by his eloquent defense of his efforts in behalf of the slaves. He distinguished himself during his trial, which took place before a Virginia court, by his eloquent defense of his efforts in behalf of the slaves. Convicted, he was hanged in Charles Town, Virginia (now West Virginia) in December 12, For many years after his death, Brown was generally regarded among abolitionists as a martyr to the cause of human freedom. He became the subject of a famous song, known generally by the first line as “John Brown's body lies a-mould'ring in the grave.” Convicted, he was hanged in Charles Town, Virginia (now West Virginia) in December 12, For many years after his death, Brown was generally regarded among abolitionists as a martyr to the cause of human freedom. He became the subject of a famous song, known generally by the first line as “John Brown's body lies a-mould'ring in the grave.”

Got away….. Or not? Brown was not captured until the autumn, when he headed back East to raise money to provide fresh supplies, etc. to the Kanas warriors. Brown was not captured until the autumn, when he headed back East to raise money to provide fresh supplies, etc. to the Kanas warriors.

Praise At the hour of his hanging, northern church bells tolled from Boston to Chicago. At the hour of his hanging, northern church bells tolled from Boston to Chicago. Ministers preached special sermons on Brown’s sacrifice; those in attendance at mass bowed their heads in worshipful silence. Ministers preached special sermons on Brown’s sacrifice; those in attendance at mass bowed their heads in worshipful silence.

Jobs and stuff Working at various times as a farmer, wool merchant, tanner, and land speculator, he never was financially successful -- he even filed for bankruptcy when in his forties. Working at various times as a farmer, wool merchant, tanner, and land speculator, he never was financially successful -- he even filed for bankruptcy when in his forties. He gave land to fugitive slaves, even though he didn’t have much. He gave land to fugitive slaves, even though he didn’t have much. He raised black youths as his own. He raised black youths as his own.

Dred Scott v. Sandford pg 17 In 1859, the United States Supreme Court declared that no African Americans, whether free or slaves, could ever become United States citizens. In 1859, the United States Supreme Court declared that no African Americans, whether free or slaves, could ever become United States citizens. The court also declared the 1820 Missouri Compromise unconstitutional, thus permitting slavery in all of the country's territories. The court also declared the 1820 Missouri Compromise unconstitutional, thus permitting slavery in all of the country's territories.

Stuff from the Packet you need to know…. Southern Candidate for President in 1860 is John C. Breckinridge (Southern Democrat) Southern Candidate for President in 1860 is John C. Breckinridge (Southern Democrat) Won 60 % of the vote in Mississippi, 75 % in Texas, and strong majorities elsewhere Won 60 % of the vote in Mississippi, 75 % in Texas, and strong majorities elsewhere Stephen Douglas (other northern candidate) Stephen Douglas (other northern candidate) Won 4.8 % in Mississippi and only 0.03 % in Texas Won 4.8 % in Mississippi and only 0.03 % in Texas

Lincoln He pledged to undo Dred Scott case. He pledged to undo Dred Scott case. He was committed to banning slavery in all of the nation’s territories. He was committed to banning slavery in all of the nation’s territories. Lincoln won the election!!! Lincoln won the election!!! Lincoln issued the Emancipation Proclamation in 1863, turning the war to end secession into a war to end slavery. Lincoln issued the Emancipation Proclamation in 1863, turning the war to end secession into a war to end slavery.