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

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

that compromises would not solve the debate
that compromises would not solve the debate

that opposing sides would resort to violence

Answer 1

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 points highlight the deep divisions and tensions surrounding the issue of slavery during that time period.