John Brown
Contributions to the Civil War
Date of birth / Death -Interesting facts
- Born on May 9,1800
- Died on December 2, 1859
- Him and his supporters killed 5 white men
- 4 of his children died days apart
- He was bankrupt at 42 and has 20 law suites filed against him.
- Only 5 slaves were ''freed'' at Harpers Ferry.
Education
- Was taught to always be respectful to blacks, as his dad was a strong abolitionist
- Had little formal education
- Was taught to ''fear god and keep his commandments''
Life Events
- He was a friend of a slave, and he saw how he was beaten which most likely sparked his hatred towards slave owners and slave supporters
- Was 12 when the war of 1812 started.
- Had 20 kids, and 9 died at a young age
- He was hung after his raid on Harpers Ferry
Contributions to the Civil War and Accomplishments
- He enforced the freedom of slaves (abolishing of slavery)
- He helped slaves escaping through the underground railroad
- During his raid he freed 5 slaves
- Strengthened the idea of abolishing slavery