How did the Kansas- Nebraska act lead to violence in Kansas?

Answer 1

The Kansas - Nebraska Act was passed with the idea that the citizens could decide amongst themselves whether to vote for slavery or not. In Nebraska the non slavery group was fairly well established. Not the same thing however in Kansas. There bitter and Strong feelings on both sides of the issue resulted in violence between pro and anti slavery groups.

Answer 2

The 1854 Kansas-Nebraska Act gave citizens in territories that would apply for statehood, the opportunity to vote as to whether the state would enter the US as a slave state or a "free" state. There were deep feelings about slavery in Kansas. This led to much violence as pro and anti- slavery groups mounted armed cinflict among themselves.

Answer 3

Since popular sovereignty governed the future of slave and free states, citizens were given the right to make the decision regarding slavery. In Kansas, the pro and anti slavery groups turned to armed conflict against each other to solve a problem that did not require violence.