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=Target:= reactions toward the event.
 * Students will be able to discuss the actions of John Brown at Harpers Ferry and

=Launch:= On the back of the blue sheet write 3 or more sentences about what you remember about John Brown, and his Raid on Harpers Ferry?

=Activity: 1=

1. Review the video below we watched on Tues. = = John Brown: The Man Who Started the Civil War? 10/26/2011 6:51:52 PM Tony Horwitz, author of the new book "Midnight Rising," talks with WSJ's Dennis Berman about the role abolitionist John Brown played in setting the forces in motion that let to the U.S. Civil War. Plus, what his story teaches us about conflict and rebellion today.

After watching this video answer this question Is John Brown a Hero or is he a villain? (3-5 sentences put this on your orange paper below the last question about John Brown.)

Activity 2 ===[|PBS NewsHour] 'Midnight Rising' Explores Life, Legend of John Brown this video is an excellent background about Harper's Ferry - while watching you should be filling out the orange sheet about John Brown. Each question should be answered in complete sentences and a minimum of 3 sentences each.===



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Watch the above 2 minute video and fill out the graphic organizer copy this organizer onto your orange paper.

NORTH SOUTH 1. 1. 2. 2. 3. 3. 4. 4.

There are four reasons on both sides watch carefully and fill in the correct responses.A

=John Brown-Madman or Martyr?=

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Activity 3

Complete the timeline make sure that you read the questions carefully!!! the completed orange packet is due Wed. at the beginning of the hour, if not completed the computer assignment will be done with hard copy instead.