Question

In the 1850s, the territory of Kansas became known as "Bleeding Kansas" after violence erupted between abolitionists and those who were pro-slavery. Why were people living in Kansas so divided on the issue of slavery?

Answer 1

Because, some of Kansas wanted to have slavery, but Kansas ultimately became a free state, which made some of the people mad.

Answer 2

pro-slavery and anti slavery forces fought for control of the teritory because it had not been decided if kansas was goin to be a free state

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