Question
“...the people of any territory have the right to decide for themselves whether slavery shall exist within their borders.”
— Stephen A. Douglas, 1854
What was one major result of the law mentioned in the quote?
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1 point
Peaceful settlements in Kansas
The return of escaped slaves to the South
Violent conflict between pro- and anti-slavery settlers
Immediate secession of southern states
— Stephen A. Douglas, 1854
What was one major result of the law mentioned in the quote?
*
1 point
Peaceful settlements in Kansas
The return of escaped slaves to the South
Violent conflict between pro- and anti-slavery settlers
Immediate secession of southern states
Answers
GPT-4o mini
The correct answer is:
**Violent conflict between pro- and anti-slavery settlers.**
This refers to the violence that erupted in "Bleeding Kansas," where settlers moved to Kansas Territory to influence whether it would allow slavery, leading to significant conflict.
**Violent conflict between pro- and anti-slavery settlers.**
This refers to the violence that erupted in "Bleeding Kansas," where settlers moved to Kansas Territory to influence whether it would allow slavery, leading to significant conflict.