Social Movements & Civil Rights

John Brown's Pottawatomie Creek Killings

John Brown and his supporters executed five pro-slavery men at Pottawatomie Creek, Kansas. This violent act was part of the escalating conflict between pro-slavery and anti-slavery factions known as Bleeding Kansas. Brown believed that such actions were necessary to fight against the institution of slavery and provoke a larger uprising. The event significantly heightened tensions in the region, showcasing the brutal reality of the struggle surrounding slavery in America.

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