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What did the actions of the Border Ruffians demonstrate about the slavery debate? Select all that apply.(1 point) Responses that compromises would not solve the debate that compromises would not solve the debate that opposing sides would resort to violence that opposing sides would resort to violence that settlers would follow the laws
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The actions of the Border Ruffians demonstrated the following about the slavery debate:
- that compromises would not solve the debate
- that opposing sides would resort to violence
These choices reflect the intense conflict and division surrounding the issue of slavery during that time, indicating that peaceful resolutions were unlikely and that some groups were willing to engage in violent confrontations over the matter. The option regarding settlers following the laws does not align with the actions of the Border Ruffians, who often acted unlawfully.
- that compromises would not solve the debate
- that opposing sides would resort to violence
These choices reflect the intense conflict and division surrounding the issue of slavery during that time, indicating that peaceful resolutions were unlikely and that some groups were willing to engage in violent confrontations over the matter. The option regarding settlers following the laws does not align with the actions of the Border Ruffians, who often acted unlawfully.