Preston Brooks and Charles Sumner Were on Opposite Sides in the Battle

question 111

True/False

Preston Brooks and Charles Sumner were on opposite sides in the battle over "bleeding Kansas."

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Definitions:

Erikson

Refers to Erik Erikson, a developmental psychologist known for his theory on the psychosocial development of humans.

Mistrust

A lack of confidence in the reliability or truth of something or someone.

Psychosocial Task

A challenge proposed by Erik Erikson that individuals must navigate at each stage of life to develop psychologically in a healthy manner.

Autonomy Versus Shame

A stage in Erik Erikson's theory of psychosocial development in which children learn to exercise will and make choices, facing the challenge of autonomy versus shame and doubt.