Question

what effects did the kansas - nebraska act have on the two new territories? check all of the boxes that apply.
□ territories were allowed to decide whether or not they would allow slavery.
□ both territories would become slaveholding territories.
□ violence broke out between those who wanted free territories and those who didnt

Explanation:

1. The Kansas - Nebraska Act allowed the territories to decide on slavery (popular sovereignty), so the first option is correct.
2. It didn't ensure both would be slave - holding; they could decide either way, so the second option is incorrect.
3. The act led to violent conflicts (Bleeding Kansas) between pro - slavery and anti - slavery groups, so the third option is correct.

Answer:

• $\square$ Territories were allowed to decide whether or not they would allow slavery. (checked)
• $\square$ Both territories would become slaveholding territories. (not checked)
• $\square$ Violence broke out between those who wanted free territories and those who didn't. (checked)