Exploring the Impact of John Brown on Bleeding Kansas

What was the main reason Representative Preston Brooks attacked Senator Charles Sumner?

• Sumner had insulted Brooks' family member.

• Sumner had proposed a new tax law.

• Sumner had voted against a military bill.

• Sumner had refused to shake Brooks' hand.

What event pushed John Brown over the edge and led him to Kansas?

• The signing of the Kansas-Nebraska Act.

• The caning of Senator Charles Sumner.

• The election of Franklin Pierce.

• The Dred Scott decision.

What was the name of the settlement where John Brown's sons were living in Kansas?

• Osuotami

• Topeka

• Brown Station

• Lawrence

What was the outcome of the fraudulent elections of 1855 in Kansas?

• Two rival governments were formed.

• The elections were declared invalid.

• A single pro-slavery government was formed.

• Kansas became a free state.

What did the Border Ruffians do when they sacked the town of Lawrence?

• They killed all the residents.

• They took over the local government.

• They destroyed property and burned buildings.

• They established a new pro-slavery newspaper.

What was the Potawatomi Massacre?

• A peaceful protest by abolitionists.

• A battle between U.S. Army troops and abolitionists.

• A violent retaliation by John Brown against pro-slavery settlers.

• A raid on a federal armory.

How did John Brown's actions in Kansas affect the violence in the region?

• They resulted in immediate federal intervention.

• They caused the pro-slavery settlers to flee.

• They triggered reprisals and escalated the violence.

• They led to a peaceful resolution.

What was John Brown's reputation in the North after his actions in Kansas?

• He was largely ignored.

• He was viewed as a folk hero.

• He was considered a failed leader.

• He was seen as a traitor.

Who were the 'Secret Six'?

• A group of pro-slavery politicians.

• A radical group of benefactors supporting John Brown.

• A militia group in Kansas.

• A committee investigating the violence in Kansas.

What was John Brown's next target after his actions in Kansas?

• The state legislature of Kansas.

• The federal Armory at Harpers Ferry.

• The White House.

• The town of Lawrence.