SECTIONAL CRISIS 1850 1861
BLOODY KANSAS
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Question
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The Pottawatomie Massacre was:
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A Confederate attempt to take over Kansas territory
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A Union attempt to take over Nebraska territory
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An attack by John Brown on five pro-slavery settlers
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An attack by John Brown that happened at Harper’s Ferry, West Virginia
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Explanation:
Detailed explanation-1: -In May 1858, Brown held a secret anti-slavery convention in Canada. About 50 black and white supporters adopted Brown’s anti-slavery constitution. In December, Brown moved beyond talk and plans. He led a daring raid from Kansas across the border into Missouri, where he killed one slave owner and freed 11 slaves.
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