... parts of Maryland and Virginia to fight against Brown. They quickly forced Brown and his men into the gatehouse, which the insurgents then proceeded to fortify, taking with them about fifteen captives, whom his referred to as hostages. Brown and his followers spent the next several hours firing from openings in the building at anyone who came into sight. That night ... doors incredibly well. Then a battering ram was used, which managed to break in a portion of the door through which soldiers could gain admission. They ended the insurrection in a matter of minutes, bayoneting resistors a...

• Word Count: 1858
• Approx Pages: 7
• Grade Level: Undergraduate

... parts of Maryland and Virginia to fight against Brown. They quickly forced Brown and his men into the gatehouse, which the insurgents then proceeded to fortify, taking with them about fifteen captives, whom his referred to as hostages. Brown and his followers spent the next several hours firing from openings in the building at anyone who came into sight. That night ... doors incredibly well. Then a battering ram was used, which managed to break in a portion of the door through which soldiers could gain admission. They ended the insurrection in a matter of minutes, bayoneting resistors a...

• Word Count: 1858
• Approx Pages: 7
• Grade Level: Undergraduate