Kansas Painted Red!
The story of Bleeding Kansas
The Debate Over Slavery Gets Heated!
Settlers in Kansas got especially nasty over slavery, the main question being; is it right, or is it wrong? Many came to violence, breaking out in fights and robbing houses to defend their cause! Oh my! The Pro-Slavery Activists tried to back their brutal actions with their cause- but, come on- that's like if I held up a Walgreens because I was just so fed up with Obama. Nice try, Pro-Slavery Activists.
Preston Brooks Gone Wild! Maybe Too Wild...
While we can all agree that Charles Sumners' speech was a tad catty, was Preston's malicious smack-down really appropriate? I mean, a shouted insult would've gotten the point across nicely, or maybe a strongly worded letter!
Juicy Interviews! Ooh La la!
Charles Sumner
"I am absolutely horrified by Brooks' actions. I have never been so barbarically assaulted in my life! I don't know what could've brought him do put me through such an ordeal. Honestly, people today..."
Preston Brooks
"Guy had it coming. Who does he think he is, anyways? Talkin' about my kin that way. Not my fault he's a Negative Nancy. Dude needs an attitude adjustment."
Stephen Douglas
"Ah, karma. She's a majestic creature, isn't she? I think this whole fiasco has taught this nation a valuable lesson, don't you?"