John Brown

Learn about John Brown's fight against slavery with our engaging worksheet on the abolitionist movement and the Harpers Ferry raid.

Fill in the blank words. John Brown was an American abolitionist who believed armed insurrection was the only way to overthrow the institution of slavery within the United States. In 1850 congress passed the ,that mandated all authorities in free slave states aid in the return of escaped slaves or impose penalties on those who aided in escapes. Fugitive Slave Act Escaped Slave Laws Running Penalties Freedom Act John Brown said only will end slavery. Tears Money Bloodshed Laws Fill in the blank words. The name of John Brown's militant group was known as the Gileadites consisting of twenty-one people. Where was the John Brown raid? Port Jefferson, New York Harpers Ferry, Virginia Atlanta, Georgia Gary, Indiana What happened at Harpers Ferry? What did John Brown and his men do? Briefly explain the mentioned event. Define treason. In a complete sentence or two, define the term. John Brown was an abolitionist True False John Brown was a pacifist. (He did not like violence.) True False Who was John Brown? Explain who he was, what he did, and why he did it.