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Flashcards on Bleeding Kansas
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What was Bleeding Kansas?
A series of violent political confrontations in the United States between 1854 and 1861.
When did Bleeding Kansas occur?
Between 1854 and 1861.
What were the causes of Bleeding Kansas?
The debate over whether Kansas should enter the Union as a free or slave state.
Who were the major players in Bleeding Kansas?
Pro-slavery and anti-slavery settlers, Border Ruffians, and Jayhawkers.
Which act fueled the violence in Bleeding Kansas?
The Kansas-Nebraska Act of 1854.
What important Supreme Court case was influenced by Bleeding Kansas?
Dred Scott v. Sandford.
What was the outcome of Bleeding Kansas?
Kansas entered the Union as a free state in 1861.
What impact did Bleeding Kansas have on the sectional tensions in the United States?
It intensified the divide between the North and the South.
How did Bleeding Kansas contribute to the start of the Civil War?
It exposed the deep divisions over slavery and set the stage for the conflict.
Who was John Brown and how was he involved in Bleeding Kansas?
John Brown was an abolitionist who led a raid on pro-slavery settlers in retaliation for their attacks on free-state settlers.
What were the consequences of Bleeding Kansas?
It further polarized the nation and pushed it closer to the brink of the Civil War.
What role did the media play in portraying Bleeding Kansas?
Newspapers sensationalized the violence, shaping public opinion and inflaming tensions.
Which political party emerged in response to the events in Bleeding Kansas?
The Republican Party.
What was the significance of the Pottawatomie Massacre in Bleeding Kansas?
It heightened the violence and retaliation between pro-slavery and anti-slavery forces.
What impact did Bleeding Kansas have on the concept of popular sovereignty?
It exposed the flaws and limitations of popular sovereignty as a means to resolve the issue of slavery.
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What was the main cause of the violence in Bleeding Kansas?
Dispute over land rights
Religious conflicts
Debate over the issue of slavery
Political power struggles
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Which act passed in 1854 contributed to the escalation of tensions in Bleeding Kansas?
Kansas-Nebraska Act
Compromise of 1850
Fugitive Slave Act
Missouri Compromise
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What was the outcome of Bleeding Kansas?
Kansas became a slave state
Kansas entered the Union as a free state
Kansas remained a disputed territory
Kansas became an independent nation
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Who was John Brown and what was his role in Bleeding Kansas?
A pro-slavery leader who instigated violence
An abolitionist who played a prominent role in the conflict
A politician who sought to mediate the disputes
A Native American chief involved in negotiations
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Which Supreme Court case was influenced by the events in Bleeding Kansas?
Brown v. Board of Education
Dred Scott v. Sandford
Marbury v. Madison
Plessy v. Ferguson
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How did Bleeding Kansas contribute to the start of the Civil War?
It deepened the divisions between the North and the South
It led to the secession of Southern states
It resolved the issue of slavery peacefully
It reinforced the principles of popular sovereignty
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Which political party emerged as a result of the events in Bleeding Kansas?
Republican Party
Democratic Party
Whig Party
Know-Nothing Party
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What impact did Bleeding Kansas have on popular sovereignty?
It revealed the limitations and flaws of popular sovereignty
It strengthened the concept of popular sovereignty
It led to the expansion of popular sovereignty
It had no impact on popular sovereignty
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What role did the media play in shaping public opinion during Bleeding Kansas?
Newspapers sensationalized the violence, influencing public perception
The media remained impartial and objective
The media downplayed the severity of the conflicts
The media censored the reports on Bleeding Kansas
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What impact did Bleeding Kansas have on the nation's divisions over slavery?
It united the North and the South in support of slavery
It intensified the divide between the North and the South
It led to the gradual eradication of slavery in the United States
It resulted in peaceful compromises and resolutions
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