Kansas Nebraska, Sectionalism, Popular Sovereignty

• What legislation created the territories of Kansas and Nebraska?

  The Kansas-Nebraska Act
• What principle allowed the territories of Kansas and Nebraska to decide on the issue of slavery?

  Popular Sovereignty
• What was the impact of the Kansas-Nebraska Act on the Whig Party?


  It led to the destruction of the Whig Party
• Who was the creator of the Kansas-Nebraska Act?

  Stephen Douglas
• What was the consequence of the Kansas-Nebraska Act on sectionalism?


  It increased sectionalism between the North and South
• What did the Kansas-Nebraska Act repeal?


  The Missouri Compromise
• Why did Northern factions feel betrayed by the Kansas-Nebraska Act?


  It allowed the expansion of slavery into new territories
• What was the main argument of Popular Sovereignty in the 1840s?


  Inhabitants of a territory have the right to vote on slavery
• Why was Popular Sovereignty controversial?


  It allowed slavery to potentially expand into any territory
• What event is referred to as Bleeding Kansas?


  The violent conflicts over slavery in Kansas
• What role did Missouri Border-ruffians play in Bleeding Kansas?


  They rigged the vote in favor of slavery
• What was the name of the pro-slavery government established in Kansas?

  The Lecompton Government
• What was the Topeka Government's stance on slavery?


  It was anti-slavery
• What were the two notable conflicts during Bleeding Kansas?


  The Sack of Lawrence and the Pottawatomie Creek Massacre
• What happened during the Sack of Lawrence?


  Pro-slavery settlers attacked and sacked Lawrence
• What was the outcome of the Pottawatomie Creek Massacre?


  John Brown and his crew killed 5 pro-slavery settlers
• What weapon did John Brown's crew use during the Pottawatomie Creek Massacre?


  Broadswords
• What were the main consequences of the Kansas-Nebraska Act?


  • Creation of Kansas and Nebraska territories
  • Introduction of Popular Sovereignty
  • Increased sectionalism between North and South
  • Destruction of the Whig Party
  • Rise of Know-Nothings and Republicans
• What were the key events and outcomes of Bleeding Kansas?


  • Rigging of votes by Missouri Border-ruffians
  • Establishment of Lecompton Government and Constitution
  • Formation of Topeka Government and Constitution
  • Notable conflicts: Sack of Lawrence and Pottawatomie Creek Massacre