In 1855,"border Ruffians" Poured into Kansas to

question 86

Multiple Choice

In 1855,"border ruffians" poured into Kansas to

• A) demand a southern route for the proposed transcontinental railroad.
• B) help slaves escape to free-soil states.
• C) harass Irish and German immigrants who were attempting to vote in territorial elections.
• D) ensure a proslavery victory in elections for a territorial legislature.
• E) join forces with John Brown after the Pottawatomie Creek massacre.

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