... , a well-known abolitionist. After two days, the raid ended with the Border Ruffians in control after their triumph. When John Brown heard about this, he rallied his company, the Pottawatomie Rifles, which was made up of about forty men. They left on May 22nd for the thirty-five mile ride to Lawrence, and were met partway with news that Lawrence had ... ...

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

... , a well-known abolitionist. After two days, the raid ended with the Border Ruffians in control after their triumph. When John Brown heard about this, he rallied his company, the Pottawatomie Rifles, which was made up of about forty men. They left on May 22nd for the thirty-five mile ride to Lawrence, and were met partway with news that Lawrence had ... ...

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