1. The Caning of Charles Sumner (1856)
Summary:
Charles Sumner- Abolitionist & Leader of Republican Party
Delivered speech- “The Crime Against Kansas”
Personal tirade on Sen. Andrew Butler
Rep. Preston Brooks of SC- opposing side
May 22, Day of Attack
Repeatedly hit Sumner with a tipped cane over his unpleasure with his Sumner’s speech
Effects:
Seen as an attack on the North
Saw “the breakdown of reasoned discourse”
Southern style said he was faking his injuries.
South believed Brooks was supporting his state
Loss of hope to responsibly discussing slave issue
Establishment of Confederacy
Violent methods by abolitionist
Brooks resigned, then re-elected
Sumner was a shattered man
Brielle Skibar
Meagan Raimondo
Xavier Pazmino
Joe Golden
David Harianto
Charles Sumner (MA) Andrew Butler (SC) Preston Brooks (SC)