Question

In the 1800s, Border Ruffians and Free Soilers both wanted to
A. influence the territorial elections in Kansas.
B. influence the territorial elections in Nebraska.
C. establish Nebraska as a free territory.
D. establish Kansas as a slave territory.

Answer 1

In the 1800's, Border Ruffians and Free Soilers both wanted to A) influence the territorial elections in Kansas. The Border Ruffians wanted slavery to exist in Kansas, while the Free Soilers were in favor of abolishing slavery in Kansas. We can say that they wanted to achieve this through territorial elections in the state.

Answer 2

In the 1800's, Border Ruffians and Free Soldiers both wanted  influence the territorial elections in Kansas. Option A is correct.

Border Ruffians was the name that pro-slavery activists  from the slave state of Missouri received in Kansas. In 1854 to 1860, Border Ruffians crossed the state border into Kansas Territory aiming to force the acceptance of slavery there.