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What was the territory with two governments in 1856?
In 1856, the territory with two governments was Kansas. This situation arose during the period of "Bleeding Kansas," characterized by violent conflicts between pro-slavery and anti-slavery factions. Both groups established their own governments, leading to significant tension and bloodshed as they fought for control over the territory. Ultimately, this conflict highlighted the deep divisions in the United States over the issue of slavery.
The Whig party and the American party both dissolved because?
The Whig Party dissolved because they were in disagreement about splitting slavery sections into Northern and Southern branches. It dissolved in 1856.
What was the Republican Party platform in the 1856 presidential election?
In 1856, the Republican national platform was a projection of the party's roots. The party had been formed when the Whig Party had folded. The platform reflected the beliefs of anti slavery Democrats, former Whigs, and the so called northern Know Nothings. The key component of the platform demanded the exclusion of slavery in the territories, and the admission of Kansas as a free State. For some reason, the Republicans did not push for the end of slavery in Washington DC.Republicans also campaigned against the polygamy of the Mormons.
What were the causes and effects of the Pottawatomie Massacre?
The Pottawatomie Massacre, which occurred in May 1856, was driven by tensions between pro-slavery and anti-slavery factions in Kansas during the Bleeding Kansas conflict. Led by abolitionist John Brown, the massacre involved the brutal killing of five pro-slavery settlers in retaliation for earlier violence against anti-slavery advocates. The effects included heightened violence in the region, further polarizing national opinions on slavery, and contributing to the eventual outbreak of the Civil War. This event exemplified the deep divisions in American society over the issue of slavery.
What issue united the Republican Party?
The Republican Party was formed by Free Soilers who did not want slavery to spread into the western territories. They were not friendly toward blacks, they just did not want to compete for jobs or lower the wages available. Most western territories excluded blacks or made it very difficult for them to migrate into these areas, free or slave. Basically, the Republican Party was a working-class party for white men.
When was biddy mason released from slavery?
Bridget Biddy Mason was released from slavery in 1856 when she moved to Los Angles, California.
What anti slavery party did Abraham Lincoln join in 1856?
The Republican Party
What were the events in May 1856 that inflamed the slavery issue?
Kansas-Nebraska Act
Was john c fremont against slavery?
Yes. When Fremont ran for president in 1856, he was well-known for his anti-slavery opinion.
Who wanted slavery abolished in the election of 1860?
Abraham Lincoln ran in the election of 1856 against Fredrick Douglass and wanted slavery stoped.
What led newspaper to speak of Bleeding Kansas in 1856?
fighting between pro-slavery and antislavery forces
What was the Site of raid on May 21 1856 by pro-slavery supporters?
The Sack of Lawrence Kansas.
Which territory had to have federal troops sent in to stop violence and bloodshed over slavery in 1856?
Kansas
Who said freedom is not possible without slavery?
Richmond Enquirer, 1856: "Democratic liberty exists solely because we have slaves . . . freedom is not possible without slavery."
What was John Browns role in the violence that lead to Bleeding Kansas?
John Brown came to the Kansas Territory to fight slavery. In May 1856 John Brown led a group that killed several proslavery settlers near Pottawatomie Creek. In August 1856, Brown and his followers engaged 400 pro-slavery U.S. soldiers in the "Battle of Osawatomie".
What was a Beechers Bible?
A 'Sharps' carbine (gun) used in the anti-slavery immigrants in Kansas circa 1856.
What was john browns role in the violence that led bleeding Kansas?
he killed a group of proslavery settlers near pottawatomie creek
