The acts of John Brown may appear to be acts of a freedom fighter in the late 1800's, but with today's day and history we see him as a terrorist. As you take a deeper look into Browns history, it reveals some very gruesome actions, killings and attacks he took place in. Some would argue that since he fought for slaves freedom, he must be a freedom fighter! But that’s not exactly how it works. John Brown has shown more acts of terrorism, than acts of a true freedom fighter.
The first thing to be addressed is if John Browns actions at Pottawatomie Creek and Harpers Ferry are justifiable. Browns actions were not justifiable. He had no reason to attack these places other than his own fear. He was so afraid that the slaves were never going to get
The first thing to be addressed is if John Browns actions at Pottawatomie Creek and Harpers Ferry are justifiable. Browns actions were not justifiable. He had no reason to attack these places other than his own fear. He was so afraid that the slaves were never going to get