John Brown’s Speech to the Court at His Trial

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John Brown delivered this speech on November 2, 1859 after receiving a guilty verdict on the last day of his trial in Charles Town, Virginia. Students should note the details and word choice he uses to make his argument. This text is for 9th-12th grade students.

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