Apentix/AP US History/Unit 5: Period 5 (1844-1877)/Question
AP US Historymediummcq1 pt

The violence in “Bleeding Kansas” resulted most directly from

A.competing proslavery and free-state settlers trying to control the territory's slavery decision under popular sovereignty
B.an invasion of Kansas by the Mexican army
C.a slave uprising that spread from Missouri into Kansas
D.a border dispute between Kansas and Nebraska

Explanation

Core Concept

Both sides rushed settlers into Kansas and set up rival legislatures. Fraudulent elections, the sack of Lawrence, and John Brown's Pottawatomie killings followed.

Correct Answer

Acompeting proslavery and free-state settlers trying to control the territory's slavery decision under popular sovereignty

More Unit 5: Period 5 (1844-1877) practice questions

Try a random question →

Practice more AP US History questions with full explanations

Practice Unit 5: Period 5 (1844-1877) Questions →