1856 in History
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1856
A crowd of about 800 pro-slavery Americans ransacked the town of Lawrence, Kansas
A crowd of about 800 pro-slavery Americans ransacked the town of Lawrence, Kansas
1856
Senator Charles Sumner (pictured) was assaulted by Representative Preston Brooks in the United States Senate chamber in
Senator Charles Sumner (pictured) was assaulted by Representative Preston Brooks in the United States Senate chamber in
1856
The first company of Mormon handcart pioneers left Iowa City for Salt Lake City, Utah
The first company of Mormon handcart pioneers left Iowa City for Salt Lake City, Utah