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The Kansas/Nebraska act happend May 30, 1854

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This act happened since Stephen A. Douglas wanted to ensure a northern transcontinental railroad would benefit him.

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The Kansas/Nebraska act repealed the Missouri compromise, allowed sovereignty and created two new territories. Also lead to "Bleeding Kansas".

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Stephen A. Douglas
Franklin Pierce

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Kansas ans Nebraska was open land for settlers. Missouri was a slave state and Maine was a free state. Kept union together though some people weren't too fond of the idea.

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It reversed the Missouri compromise and allowed slavery in some areas of the Louisiana purchase. Shifted balance.