Violent clashes refer to intense and physical confrontations between opposing groups or factions, often resulting in injuries or even deaths. In the context of "Bleeding Kansas," violent clashes specifically pertain to the conflicts that erupted between pro-slavery and anti-slavery supporters in the Kansas Territory during the mid-1850s.
Related terms
Sectionalism: Sectionalism is a term used to describe loyalty or support for one's own region (such as North or South) over the interests of the entire country.
Popular Sovereignty: Popular sovereignty refers to the principle that political power rests with the people who are governed, allowing them to decide important issues through voting.
Border Ruffians: Border ruffians were pro-slavery individuals from Missouri who crossed into Kansas Territory to influence elections and support slavery.