The Kansas-Nebraska Act of 1854 was a piece of legislation that allowed the settlers in the territories of Kansas and Nebraska to decide whether they would allow slavery within their borders. It effectively repealed the Missouri Compromise of 1820, which had prohibited slavery in territories north of the 36°30′ parallel. The Act led to increased tensions between pro-slavery and anti-slavery factions, particularly in Kansas, where violent conflict ensued.
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The Kansas-Nebraska Act of 1854 allowed settlers in the territories of Kansas and Nebraska to decide on the issue of slavery, leading to increased tensions and violent conflicts between pro-slavery and anti-slavery factions.
