Transcript of "Execution of Capt. John Brown"
Source-Dependent Questions
- Based on the title of the document, would you predict that the author views John Brown as a hero or a villain?
- For the author, what cause was John Brown dying for?
- Using evidence from the text, describe how and why the author encourages readers to honor John Brown.
Citation Information
"Execution of Capt. John Brown," American Anti-Slavery Society, Boston, 1859. Courtesy of Library of Congress