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Jacob Lawrence
John Brown, a man who had a fanatical belief that he was chosen by God to overthrow black slavery in America
between 1974 and 1977
Jacob Lawrence
John Brown collected money from sympathizers and friends to carry out his plans
between 1974 and 1977
Jacob Lawrence
John Brown made many trips to Canada organizing for his assault on Harpers Ferry
between 1974 and 1977
In spite of a price on his head, John Brown, in 1859, liberated 12 Negroes from Missouri plantations Jacob Lawrence
In spite of a price on his head, John Brown, in 1859, liberated 12 Negroes from Missouri plantations
between 1974 and 1977
Jacob Lawrence
After John Brown's capture, he was put to trial for his life in Charles Town, Virginia (now West Virginia)
between 1974 and 1977
Jacob Lawrence
John Brown was found "Guilty of treason and murder in the first degree" and was hanged in Charles Town on December 2, 1859
between 1974 and 1977
Jacob Lawrence
John Brown, while tending his flock in Ohio, first communicated with his sons and daughters his plans of attacking slavery by force
between 1974 and 1977
Jacob Lawrence
To the people he found worthy of his trust, he communicated his plans
between 1974 and 1977
