Preston Brooks
Why did Brooks attack Sumner?
Because he was calling out Brooks' cousin.
Where did the attack spread to?
The National Legislature (Congress).
How much was Brooks' fine?
$300.
Where did his group go?
Harper's Ferry in Virginia.
Who liked him?
The North.
Who liked Brooks?
Southerners.
Where is Brooks' home state?
South Carolina.
What was John Brown passionate about?
Ending slavery.
What happened to John Brown?
He got hung.
How many people were in his group?
18 people.
Who liked Sumner?
Northerners.
What did the Northerners do after the attack?
Try to kick him out of the House Of Reps.
What did SC do when Brooks returned home?
Held events in his honor.
Who disliked him?
What was one of his goals?
Attack slave owners.
What happened to Brooks after the attack?
He was restrained by congressmen.
What was Brooks' cousin's name?
Andrew Butler.
When did Brown's raid happen?
October 16, 1859.
What was one of his goals?
To arm enslaved people in the area.
What state were they in?
What made Northerners more mad then the attack?
Southerners sending Brooks replacement canes.
What was Sumner's speech called?
"The Crime Against Kansas".
What did Sumner do as a reminder of Southern Brutality?
Kept his house seat empty.
Why did he get hung?
Because his group got caught.
What is the state they went to now?
West Virginia.