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The Kansas-Nebraska Act repealed the Missouri Compromise, allowing slavery in the territory north of the 36Â° 30Â´ latitude. Introduced by Senator Stephen Douglas of Illinois, the Kansas-Nebraska Act stipulated that the issue of slavery would be decided by the residents of each territory, a concept known as popular sovereignty.
The events took place in Kansas between 1854 and 1861, including the incident known as âBleeding Congress.â The Kansas-Nebraska Act of 1854 called for a decision about slavery from the settlers rather than outsiders. This act was known as popular sovereignty. Votes would make the decision, or at least the votes that the officials decided would count. The heart of the issue revolved around whether Kansas would outlaw their slavery.