Which situation showed how divided the federal government was over "Bleeding Kansas"?

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Congress wanted the Kansas to become a slave state, but President Pierce did not.
Congress wanted the Kansas to become a slave state, but President Pierce did not.

President Pierce wanted Kansas to become a slave state, but Congress did not.
President Pierce wanted Kansas to become a slave state, but Congress did not.

Northern Congressmen refused to vote on Kansas statehood.
Northern Congressmen refused to vote on Kansas statehood.

Congress refused to admit Kansas into the Union.

Answer 1

The situation that showed how divided the federal government was over "Bleeding Kansas" is:

President Pierce wanted Kansas to become a slave state, but Congress did not.

This reflects the deep divisions within the government regarding the issue of slavery and statehood during the period known as "Bleeding Kansas."