Bleeding Kansas (jan 1, 1854 – jan 1, 1859)
Description:
Because of popular sovereignty being established in Kansas, both the North and the South sent people over there to live there and, more importantly, tip the vote in their favour (regarding slavery). Consequently, tension rose quickly, and both non-violent and violent fights broke out.Added to timeline:
Date:
jan 1, 1854
jan 1, 1859
~ 5 years