21 maio 1856 ano - Charles Sumner Attacked by Preston Brooks on the U.S. Senate Floor

Descrição:

what is it- Pro-slavery Congressman Preston Brooks attacked the abolitionist Senator Charles Sumner with a cane after Sumner had given a speech condemning the pro-slavery forces for the violence occurring in Kansas.

how did it lead to the Civil War- this caused anger on both sides of the argument because of the violence that Charles Sumner used against the anti slavery speaker.

Adicionado na linha do tempo:

Data: