What did the actions of the Border Ruffians demonstrate about the slavery debate? Select all two answers.

Question

(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

The actions of the Border Ruffians demonstrated the following about the slavery debate:

1. that opposing sides would resort to violence
2. that compromises would not solve the debate

These responses highlight the intensity and hostility of the conflict surrounding slavery in the years leading up to the Civil War.