John Brown: Revolutionary or Terrorist?

The video explores the life and actions of John Brown, a controversial figure in American history. Known for his radical abolitionist views, Brown believed in using violence to end slavery. His early life was marked by failed ventures and poverty. Brown's involvement in the Kansas conflict and the Pottawatomie Massacre highlighted his willingness to use violence. His most famous act was the Harpers Ferry raid, which aimed to incite a slave rebellion. Captured and tried, Brown was executed, but his actions sparked national debate on slavery and violence. His legacy remains complex, seen as both a terrorist and a hero.

What kind of justice did John Brown believe in?

• Medieval justice

• Modern justice

• Old Testament justice

• New Testament justice

How many children did John Brown have?

• 25

• 20

• 15

• 10

What event triggered John Brown's frenzy and vow for revenge in Kansas?

• The Pottawatomie Creek massacre

• The beating of Charles Sumner

• The death of one of his sons

• The Kansas-Nebraska Act

Where did John Brown write his provisional constitution for Virginia?

• In a church in New York

• In a barn in Missouri

• In Frederick Douglass's attic

• In a cabin in Kansas

How many men were part of John Brown's provisional army for the Harpers Ferry raid?

• 15

• 22

• 30

• 50

Who was the commander of the U.S. Marines sent to crush John Brown's raid?

• Ulysses S. Grant

• Robert E. Lee

• William T. Sherman

• Stonewall Jackson

How long did John Brown's trial last?

• Three and a half days

• One week

• Two weeks

• One day

What was the outcome of John Brown's trial?

• He was acquitted

• He was sentenced to life in prison

• He was pardoned

• He was found guilty and sentenced to death

How did John Brown spend his final month in jail?

• Planning another raid

• Writing letters and creating his own legend

• Refusing to speak to anyone

• Escaping from jail

What major question does John Brown's legacy raise in American society?

• The importance of family

• The ethics of slavery

• The justification of revolutionary violence

• The role of religion in politics