[PAR] [TLE] John Brown (abolitionist) [SEP] John Brown (May 9, 1800 – December 2, 1859) was an American abolitionist who believed and advocated that armed insurrection was the only way to overthrow the institution of slavery in the United States.  Brown first gained attention when he led small groups of volunteers during the Bleeding Kansas crisis of 1856.  Dissatisfied with the pacifism of the organized abolitionist movement, he said, "These men are all talk.  What we need is action—action!"  During the Kansas campaign, Brown commanded forces at the Battle of Black Jack and the Battle of Osawatomie.  He and his supporters killed five supporters of slavery in the Pottawatomie massacre of May 1856 in response to the sacking of Lawrence by pro-slavery forces. [PAR] [TLE] Battle of Black Jack [SEP] The Battle of Black Jack took place on June 2, 1856, when anti-slavery forces, led by the noted abolitionist John Brown, attacked the encampment of Henry C. Pate near Baldwin City, Kansas.  The battle is cited as one incident of "Bleeding Kansas" and a contributing factor leading up to the American Civil War of 1861 to 1865.
[PAR] [TLE] John Brown ( abolitionist ) [ SEP ] John Brown ( May 9 , 1800 – December 2 , 1859 ) was an American abolitionist who believed and advocated that armed insurrection was the only way to overthrow the institution of slavery in the United States . Brown first gained attention when he led small groups of volunteers during the Bleeding Kansas crisis of 1856 . Dissatisfied with the pacifism of the organized abolitionist movement , he said , " These men are all talk . What we need is action — action ! " During the Kansas campaign , Brown commanded forces at the Battle of Black Jack and the Battle of Osawatomie . He and his supporters killed five supporters of slavery in the Pottawatomie massacre of May 1856 in response to the sacking of Lawrence by pro - slavery forces . [PAR] [TLE] Battle of Black Jack [ SEP ] The Battle of Black Jack took place on June 2 , 1856 , when anti - slavery forces , led by the noted abolitionist John Brown , attacked the encampment of Henry C. Pate near Baldwin City , Kansas . The battle is cited as one incident of " Bleeding Kansas " and a contributing factor leading up to the American Civil War of 1861 to 1865 .
What was the battle cited as at which John Brown commanded forces during the Kansas campaign and took place on June 2, 1856?
What was the battle cited as at which John Brown commanded forces during the Kansas campaign and took place on June 2 , 1856 ?
Bleeding Kansas
Bleeding Kansas