Introduction Lesson Plan 1: High School Lesson Plan 2: High School Lesson Plan 3: Middle School Lesson Plan 4: Elementary School Who was John Brown? by Fred Freitas Page 3 of    1 | 2 | 3 Summary Questions: Why is knowing about John Brown and the opposing views about him important in understanding the events leading to the Civil War? Respond to this question and explain your answer: Did the Civil War bring about the equality between races that John Brown gave his life for? Extension Activities: You have been chosen to design and create a new monument dedicated to abolitionism and John Brown. What will you design? How will you portray John Brown -- as a hero or villain? What symbols will you use? Remember you must be historically accurate - meaning you must include only events that happened. You are either the chief prosecutor or chief defense attorney at John Brown's trial. Prepare your closing statement to the jury. Interested students who wish to explore more about John Brown online can visit the following websites: http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/amex/brown/ http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/aia/part4/4p2940.html http://www.vmi.edu/archives/cwsource.html http://history.furman.edu/~benson/docs/ BACK TO TEACHER'S DESK Page 3 of    1 | 2 | 3
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