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He was a hero to the Abolitionists, but they were not representative of the North, even though their numbers had risen since the publication of 'Uncle Tom's Cabin'.
He could certainly be classified as mad-brave - a quality that the Confederates displayed more than the Union in the upcoming combat.
His action was certainly not responsible or constructive - encouraging an armed rebellion of slaves. It poisoned the atmosphere of debate, and brought it home to the public that the differences between North and South would never be resolved, except through armed conflict.
Some have called these the first shots of the Civil War.
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Was John Brown a Martyr or madman?
a complete and total MADMAN! well, he was a martyr to himself but in my eyes a madman!
Why did John brown do to become a hero?
he was john brown so he told lies
How did John brown's raid at Harper's ferry effect the Nation?
john brown became hero of the state
Was john brown a radical murdererer or a hero?
John Brown was a radical and a murderer who was made a martyre by radical abolitionists.
How would john brown help you in the battlefield?
Prior to the Civil War, John Brown led a group of 18 men into Harper's Ferry in Virginia. His plan was to start a slave rebellion in the south. He mission was unsuccessful and lasted only 36 hours until John Brown and his remaining men were captured. He was hanged for treason a few months later. Brown's plan was considered "an act of a madman" by Northerners and Southerners alike. He was regarded as a hero and martyr in the North, although southerners could not comprehend why anyone would have admiration for him.
Was John Brown a Martyr or madman?
a complete and total MADMAN! well, he was a martyr to himself but in my eyes a madman!
Why did John brown do to become a hero?
he was john brown so he told lies
How did John brown's raid at Harper's ferry effect the Nation?
john brown became hero of the state
Was john brown a radical murdererer or a hero?
John Brown was a radical and a murderer who was made a martyre by radical abolitionists.
How would john brown help you in the battlefield?
Prior to the Civil War, John Brown led a group of 18 men into Harper's Ferry in Virginia. His plan was to start a slave rebellion in the south. He mission was unsuccessful and lasted only 36 hours until John Brown and his remaining men were captured. He was hanged for treason a few months later. Brown's plan was considered "an act of a madman" by Northerners and Southerners alike. He was regarded as a hero and martyr in the North, although southerners could not comprehend why anyone would have admiration for him.
After the affair at harpers ferry abolitionists considered john brown to be?
John Brown was considered an abolitionist hero of the first magnitude and a treasonous rebel by the federal govt.
What actors and actresses appeared in Her Hero - 1911?
The cast of Her Hero - 1911 includes: John Bunny as Mr. Brown Maurice Costello Flora Finch as Mrs. Brown Etienne Girardot Mary Maurice Norma Talmadge
Which Elton John song does he say insane in?
madman across the water
What album is tiny dancer by Elton John on?
Madman Across the Water
John brown would have been a hero of the north or south?
Northern abolitionists - a growing body, but still a small minority.
How many copies sold of madman across the water?
"Madman Across the Water" by Elton John has sold over 2 million copies worldwide since its release in 1971.
How did the southerners and northerners react to John Brown's raid?
Southerners were outraged at John Brown's attempt to steal weapons and ultimately free slaves, while northerners called him a hero and martyr. They believed that he died to for the cause of the abolition of slavery.
