What did the actions of the Border Ruffians demonstrate about the slavery debate? Select 2.(2 points)

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The opposing sides would resort to violence.
The opposing sides would resort to violence.

Compromises would not settle the debate.
Compromises would not settle the debate.

Abolitionists would triumph by using the press.
Abolitionists would triumph by using the press.

Settlers would follow the laws as they moved to new territories.
Settlers would follow the laws as they moved to new territories.

Answer 1

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

1. The opposing sides would resort to violence.
2. Compromises would not settle the debate.

These points highlight the intensity of the conflict over slavery and the inability of political compromises to resolve the deep divisions between pro-slavery and anti-slavery factions.