What was a result of the Pottawatomie?

Answer 1

The Pottawatomie Massacre, which occurred in May 1856 during the Bleeding Kansas conflict, was a violent act led by abolitionist John Brown and his followers. They killed five pro-slavery settlers in response to the violence and intimidation that pro-slavery forces had inflicted on anti-slavery advocates. This event escalated tensions in the region, contributing to the broader conflict between pro- and anti-slavery factions and ultimately influencing the path towards the American Civil War. It highlighted the deep divisions in the country over the issue of slavery and intensified the violent struggle in Kansas.