Bleeding Kansas

1854 – 1861

Result Antislavery settler victory

Pro-slavery and antislavery settlers fought a violent struggle over whether Kansas would allow slavery; the free-state side prevailed.

May 21, 1856

Sacking of Lawrence Border ruffian victory Douglas County, Kansas

June 2, 1856

Battle of Black Jack Free-Stater victory Black Jack Battlefield

August 30, 1856

Battle of Osawatomie Pro-slavery victory Osawatomie

Key commanders