Michael Perez January 21, 2002
U.S History Mr. Burke
What makes a hero or a villain? A hero is defined as a person noted for feats of courage or nobility of purpose, especially one who has risked or sacrificed his or her life. By this definition, there existed countless heroes in America during the 1800's with relation to slavery. There were many abolitionists, particularly from the North, that exhibited courageous attitudes John Brown is one of abolitionist who stands out amongst the rest and has been noted as one of the most important men in the process of abolishing slavery. It was Brown's work that sparked the revolts and fighting that would occur between the North and the South after his time. He can be considered a hero on account of his actions in Kentucky and Virginia.
John Brown was born in Torrington, Connecticut in 1800 and grew up......
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