The sacking of Lawrence helped lead to the Civil War. May 21, 1856. Some 800 pro-slavery men sacked the free-state town of Lawrence, Kansas. Two...
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Death From Above The only casualty of the sacking of Lawrence, KS—hit by falling debris.
About 800 pro-slavery men attacked the antislavery town of Lawrence, Kansas on May 21, 1856. The invaders aimed to destroy the buildings of...
A Meal Before Mayhem Attackers of Lawrence, KS ate well before sacking the town.
On May 21, 1856, a force of around 800 pro-slavery men attacked Lawrence, Kansas. They intended to destroy the antislavery town—especially the Free...