The Saga of Bleeding Kansas Ch. 4 Kansas territory The Saga of Bleeding Kansas

Ch. 4 Kansas Territory Missouri Compromise U.S. struggles with the question of slavery. Should it be allowed in all states, some states, or none of the states? In 1820 there were 11 free states and 11 slave states. Compromise allowed for 2 new states to enter union. Missouri = Slave & Maine = Free Allowed US to keep balance of power. Banned slavery in territory above the 36°30' north latitude.

Ch. 4 Kansas Territory Compromise of 1850 California enters Union as Free State Fugitive Slave Act is adopted. Made all citizens assist in recovery of runaway slaves. Slaves had no right to a jury trial.

Ch. 4 Kansas Territory Kansas-Nebraska Act Senator Stephen A Douglas Wanted to expand the U.S. boundaries. Proposed the idea of using popular sovereignty in the Kansas and Nebraska Territories. Allows people to vote on whether they would be a free or slave state. This would repeal the Missouri Compromise.

Ch. 4 Kansas Territory Settling the Territory After the Kansas-Nebraska Act many settlers moved to Kansas. Idea of Popular Sovereignty interested many. For or Against? Abolitionists- People who believed slavery was immoral and wanted it to be abolished. Called free-staters in Kansas. Set up towns of Topeka & Lawrence Pro-slavery- People who were for the practice of slavery. Set up the towns of Atchison & Leavenworth

Ch. 4 Kansas Territory Dred Scott He was a slave who sued the government for his freedom. His master was Dr. John Emerson (Army Surgeon) When his master died he sued for his freedom because he had lived in free territory with Dr. Emerson. Supreme Court Ruling Ruled that African Americans are not citizens. Unconstitutional for U.S. government to prohibit slavery in territories. Allowed slavery to start in KS

Ch. 4 Kansas Territory Bleeding Kansas Lawrence Beecher Bibles- Rifle used by free-staters to defend against proslavery forces. Bleeding Kansas Free-staters vs. Proslavery settlers. War broke out between the two sides. Lawrence Home to many free-staters. Local newspaper very critical of Proslavery settlers near town. Proslavery forces were angered and attacked the city. Led by Sheriff Samuel Jones (Southern Sympathizer) Lawrence is burned to the ground. Sheriff Jones- “This is the happiest day of my life, I assure you.”

Ch. 4 Kansas Territory John Brown Pottawatomie Creek Massacre Radical abolitionist who believed violence was the only way to overthrow slavery system. Believed that “God” told him to end slavery. Pottawatomie Creek Massacre Attack on proslavery settlers, led by John Brown. Brutally killed 5 proslavery men. Bushwhackers – Missourians who crossed boarder to attack free-staters. Jayhawkers – Kansans who crossed boarder to attack proslavery settlers.

Ch. 4 Kansas Territory Election Fraud 1854, Gov. Reeder holds election to pick a delegate for U.S. Congress. Elect John Whitfield, Proslavery supporter. Over half of the votes were illegal. Boarder Ruffians – Missourians who crossed boarder to vote. 2nd election to create a legislature. Illegal voting again, proslavery. Called “Bogus Legislature” Free-staters were angry, created their own legislature.

Ch. 4 Kansas Territory Constitution Before KS can become state, it needs a constitution. 4 constitutions will be created. Could not agree on terms. Hard with 2 governments Wyandotte Constitution Made KS a free state. Improvement to women's rights. Could not be approved until Southern states begin to succeed.