Explore how the violent clashes of Bleeding Kansas shattered early American compromises and directly paved the way for the outbreak of the Civil War.

Discover the shocking history of violence in Congress before the Civil War, from the brutal caning of Charles Sumner to armed duels and chaotic floor brawls.

Explore the 9 key events, from Bleeding Kansas to the Dred Scott decision, that shattered American unity and directly triggered the American Civil War.