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John Brown
He was born in Torrington, Connecticut on May 9, 1800.
John Brown was born with a really religious family.
His father hated slavery. -
John Brown and the Underground Railroad
In 1851 John Brown was part of the underground railroad. He started a group called League of Gileadites. This group helped the escaped slaves. -
Why was John Brown Against Slavery?
He believed slavery was against God. He became a hero to some in the north. He helped several slaves get a way. -
Moving Away
In 1855, after assisting the escape of lots of slaves., Brown and his five sons moved to Kansas. Just after that territory had been opened for the possible expansion of slavery by the Kansas-Nebraska Act. -
Harper's Ferry
It was a place that they stored guns and ammo. John Brown and his crew wanted all of the guns and ammo for themself. The guns were meant to arm the slaves. -
Attacking Harper's Ferry
John Brown, 16 whites and 5 black men attacked the federal gun storage. It was at Harper's Ferry. He wanted the slaves to fight back. -
John Brown's Death
John Brown died in 1859. He died in Charles Town, WV. John Brown got hanged from stealing from his on country.
