Question

What did the actions of the Border Ruffians demonstrate about the slavery debate? Select all that apply.
(1 point)
Responses

that opposing sides would resort to violence
that opposing sides would resort to violence

that abolitionists would triumph by using the press
that abolitionists would triumph by using the press

that settlers would follow the laws
that settlers would follow the laws

that compromises would not solve the debate

Answer 1

Correct answers:
- that opposing sides would resort to violence
- that compromises would not solve the debate

Explanation: Border Ruffians illegally crossed into Kansas, used intimidation and violence to influence elections, and helped spark the violent conflict known as "Bleeding Kansas," showing that violence and failed compromises were escalating the slavery dispute.