People
Abolitionist, most famous for his violent role in Bleeding Kansas.
John Brown
This was a person who came from Kansas and raided pro-slavery homes in Missouri.
Jayhawkers
True
This town was burned twice, by pro-slavery forces.
Lawrence
Free
This U.S. senator actively recruited pro-slavery Missourians to help make Kansas a slave state.
David Atchison
This type of person did not want slavery in their state.
Free-Stater
The Underground railroad was a system of networks and tunnels for trains to use.
False
What did John Brown do at Potawatomie Creek?
Hacked 5 pro-slavery men to death with swords.
Did Kansas allow African American soldiers to enlist in the war?
Yes
A confederate guerrilla who led the Raid on Lawrence.
William Quantrill
Define Bushwacker.
Someone from Missouri who raided anti-slavery homes in Kansas.
Missouri did not secede from the Union.
True
What was the New England Emigrant Aid Society's goal in Kansas?
Push for anti-slavery forces to move into Kansas and make it a free state. Bonus: How much was land in Kansas?
How did women get involved in the war?
Volunteered as nurses
This man was on the side of the abolitionist and helped found three military units. He also created the first black unit during the Civil War.
James Lane
What is a Border Ruffian?
A person from Missouri who came over and stuffed the ballot boxes in Kansas.
Once the Civil War started, all conflict between Missouri and Kansas was over.
False
What was John Brown's goal at Harpers Ferry?
To take control of the armory and lead a slave revolt.
What did Lane's Frontier Guard do during the war?
Protect President Lincoln
This person wrote letters to newspapers back East and helped as a nurse at Ft. Leavenworth.
Julia Louisa Lovejoy
Define abolitionist
Someone who is actively trying to ban slavery.
The Wyandotte Constitution gave women rights to own property.
True. Bonus: What else could women do under this constitution?
The only major Civil War battle to take place in Kansas.
The Battle of Mine Creek
What Kansas county did the Battle of Mine Creek occur in?
Linn