Border ruffians from Missouri had crossed over to participate in the election. It is believed that over half the votes were illegal. Although the election results were challenged, Whitfield was allowed to serve.
To intimidate the public into voting to have Kansas admitted to the Union as a slave-state.
Prior to the territorial election of 1855, Border Ruffians from Missouri crossed into Kansas and voted a pro-slavery legislature into power. They intended to make Kansas a slave state by whatever means available.
"Border Ruffians" from Missouri invaded Kansas and force election of a pro-slavery legislature.
"Border Ruffians" from Missouri invaded Kansas and force election of a pro-slavery legislature.
"Border Ruffians" from Missouri invaded Kansas and force election of a pro-slavery legislature.
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Because border ruffians from Missouri had crossed over to participate in the election.
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Border Ruffians was the derogatory name for proslavery raiders from the slave state of Missouri
The Border Ruffians were pro-slavery activists who primarily came from the slave state of Missouri. They crossed the border into Kansas during the Bleeding Kansas period to influence the outcome of elections and support the expansion of slavery into the territory.