Question
In the 1850s, why was the territory of Kansas known as "Bleeding Kansas?"
A.
Many slaves rebelled violently against their owners.
B.
Many settlers fought against each other in disputes over land.
C.
Pro-slavery and anti-slavery forces battled for control of the state.
D.
White settlers attacked Native Americans who were living there.
A.
Many slaves rebelled violently against their owners.
B.
Many settlers fought against each other in disputes over land.
C.
Pro-slavery and anti-slavery forces battled for control of the state.
D.
White settlers attacked Native Americans who were living there.
Answers
GPT-4o mini
The territory of Kansas was known as "Bleeding Kansas" because **C. Pro-slavery and anti-slavery forces battled for control of the state**. This violent conflict arose after the Kansas-Nebraska Act of 1854 allowed residents of Kansas to decide for themselves whether to allow slavery, leading to significant tensions and violent confrontations between pro-slavery and anti-slavery factions.