Website URL: http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/amex/brown/The parts of this website which I find particularly useful are the following:
I. The Film & More
In the "Reference" section, check out the interview transcripts with four historians.
II. Special Features
History of the famous song: "John Brown's Body
John Brown's Failures
III. Timeline of events in John Brown's life
IV. Map coded to 19 events in John Brown's life
V. People & Events
"The Secret Six" who supported Brown's abolitionist cause
"The Harpers Ferry Raid"
VI. Teacher's Guide
Make your choice from several wonderful suggestions.
On my Learning Professor wiki, this website fits within the following U.S. History survey course module:
http://thelearningprofessor.wikispaces.com/The+1850s

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