Violent Attack by Abolitionists prior to the American Civil War. It took place in 1856 in what is now the United States. The setting was Franklin County and Kansas Territory. It was part of Bleeding Kansas. Those involved included abolitionism. About 5 people died. Some 3 were injured.
Before and after
- 16 November 1855Livingstone sees Victoria Falls
- 1856Construction of Central Park
- 1856Construction of Tretyakov Gallery
- 1856Construction of Dolmabahçe Palace
- 1856Pottawatomie Massacre
- 1856Refrigerator
- from 1856 to 1860Second Opium War
- 1856Completion of Balmoral Castle
- 1856Henry Bessemer patents his steel-making process
More in Society, economy & sport
- c. 1800sRise of nationalism
- 1885Founding of Stanford University
- 1 November 1897Founding of Juventus FC
- 1 January 1901Founding of Australia
- 6 March 1902Founding of Real Madrid Club de Fútbol
- 21 May 1904Founding of FIFA
The era
This moment belongs to the Industrial era (1760 CE to 1914 CE), steam, factories and revolutions. You can also browse everything in the 19th century.