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Ch. 4 Bleeding KS & Civil War The Saga of Bleeding Kansas

Ch. 4 Bleeding KS & Civil War Settling the Territory After the Kansas-Nebraska Act many settlers moved to Kansas for cheap land & Popular Sovereignty For or Against? Abolitionists- People who wanted slavery to be abolished. Set up towns of Topeka & Lawrence Pro-slavery- People who were for the practice of slavery. Set up the towns of Atchison & Leavenworth US is split, Senator Brooks attacked Sumner on Senate floor over issue. End of Part 1

Ch. 4 Bleeding KS & Civil War 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 Bleeding KS & Civil War 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 Bleeding KS & Civil War John Brown 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 Bleeding KS & Civil War 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. Part 2

Ch. 4 Bleeding KS & Civil War 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.