1. Bleeding Kansas
Isaiah & Isaiah

2. Introduction into “Bleeding Kansas”
The events that defined what is known as “Bleeding Kansas” or “Bloody Kansas” occurred between 1854 and 1861.
Important events such as the “Sacking of Lawrence” and the “Pottawatomie Massacre” are events that give this time period the name, “BLoody Kansas”, due to the violent confrontations of politicians.
The Kansas-Nebraska Act was the starting point of the tension.
Due to rival governments being established in Kansas by 1854, the state was thrown into a political crisis.
Bloody Kansas is also a precursor to the Civil War.
“Bleeding Kansas was, both the West and a signal theater and symbol of sectional strife, with legitimate claims to a place in the histories of the West as well as the Civil War.”-Gunja SenGupta,Brooklyn College, 2001
“In Kansas, a small civil war broke out between pro-slavery Missourians and settlers from the free states, rooted in the flawed implementation of popular sovereignty.”-Nicole Etcheson,Ball State University, 2004

3. The Sacking of Lawrence
Occurred on May 21st, 1856.
The Sacking of Lawrence plays a major role in an increased tension among politicians. It marks the beginning of violent events taken place during this period over the debate of the freedom of slaves.
Pro-Slavery offensive against the town of Lawrence, which was notoriously an abolitionist town.
Was Led by Samuel J. Jones
The sacking of lawrence was a direct cause of the pottawatomie creek massacre
Why was Lawrence attacked?

4. The Sack of Lawrence
(This photo depicts the events that took place during the “Sack of Lawrence”. This shows the burning of property and the detainment of members of the free-state government.)

5. What Happened? Who died? Who started it? How’d it end?
The Pottawatomie Creek massacre was led by John Brown.
This was abolitionists’ response to the Sack of Lawrence.
This was led by John Brown, a man whom did not believe in the bondage of others.
In the event, only five men were killed.
After leaving five dead, Brown was now a fugitive.
Though the “Sack of Lawrence” was a violent attack, no one had been killed. Because of Brown’s rebellion, war was declared.
By the end of 1856, over 200 people had been killed over the dispute.

6. In Pottawatomie Creek, this sign is posted to acknowledge the acts of John Brown against pro-slavery in attempt to support the cause for the rights of slaves.
John Brown’s Final Speech

7. Preston Brooks Vs. Charles Sumner
Who was Preston Brooks?
Who was Charles Sumner?
Charles Sumner made a speech on the Sack of Lawrence negatively calling them “hirelings, picked from the drunken spew and vomit of an uneasy civilization.”
Part of this speech was a personal attack on Senator Andrew Butler(from South Carolina), he called him an imbecile, etc.
Preston Brooks of South Carolina did not enjoy this
Preston Brooks proceeded to beat Sumner with a gold tipped cane, until he was forcibly restrained, he almost killed the man

8. Preston Brooks vs Charles Sumner

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10. Test Questions
1.Which statement best describes the impact of the sack of lawrence?
A. It was the source of tension between abolitionists and pro-slavers
B. It caused the Civil War
C. It led to a group of pro-slavers staging a “counter-attack” in pottawatomie creek
D. It led to a group of abolitionists attacking pottawatomie
2. Which branch of the government was Charles Sumner known for being a part of?
Congress
Executive
Judicial
None of the above
3.The leader of the pottawatomie creek massacre was whom?
John Brown
Jim Brown
Preston Brooks
Samuel Jones
4. Where did the altercation between Charles Sumner and Preston Brooks take place?
Massachusetts
Virginia
New York
Washington D.C
5. How was John Brown viewed by his peers?
A crazy person
Someone extremely zealous toward his cause
A revolutionary abolitionist
All of the Above
6. In his speech, what does John Brown claim to have been his only intention from the start in the actions he’s taken ?
He states it was to cause a rebellion among the slaves to fight against their oppressors.
He states that he wished to rid of those (kill) the men in which believed the slaves should remained without rights.
He states that his intention was to free the slaves.
He states he that his intention was to commit vandalism to send a message to the pro-slavery (Southern Yankees) supporters.
7. What was the Pottawatomie Creek Massacre and by whom was it lead?
It was attack on the free state supporters by the pro-slavery forces; Samuel Jones
It was the event in which men went into the town of Pottawatomie Creek to attack pro-slavery supporters; John Brown
It was the event in which many slaves arose in rebellion against pro-slavery supporters; John Brown
It was a direct assault on slaves to enforce the idea of pro-slavery; Samuel Jones.
8. What was the reason Preston Brooks decided to confront Charles Sumner after his speech?
Brooks felt the obligation to protect and defend the honor and reputation of his family.
Brooks felt threatened that Sumner would win the hearts of others into being against the pro-slavery government.
Sumner personally insulted Brooks in his speech.
None of the above,
9. Which of the following is a result of Brooks’ confrontation with Sumner?
Brooks was fined $300 for the assault.,
South Carolina held events in the honor of his actions.
Sumner remained absent for several years due to the injuries caused by Brooks.
All of the above.
10. Which of the following is an argument made by the anti-slave government officials against the pro-slave government officials?
Rich slave-owners would buy and occupy a large amount of land, leaving no opportunity for non slave owners.
Slavery is a violation of human rights.
The use of slaves made the state to the appear weak as to need others to perform physical labor for them.
Both A and B