Bleeding Kansas was a very violent matter that led up to the Civil War. There was so much bloodshed for the state which caused the name "Bleeding Kansas." Both pro and anti slavery settlers were both arguing for the state. Both groups wanted to control the state so violent uprising occurred. Because of the Kansas Nebraska Act it allowed one state to decide if it would be a pro or anti slavery state. When the election was held the pro slavery settlers won, and Kansas became slavery state. People reacted violently to this, so this caused tension between the north and south. The north wanted to defend the slaves and the south didn't. There was so much violence that if someone didn't support their views more violence would occur. This shows how
