The northern press referred to those who crossed from Missouri to Kansas to vote illegally for proslavery candidates as LeCompton ruffians.

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The northern press referred to those who crossed from Missouri to Kansas to vote illegally for proslavery candidates as LeCompton ruffians.​

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The term commonly used was "Border Ruffians," not "LeCompton ruffians." They were pro-slavery activists from Missouri who crossed into Kansas to vote in favor of slavery.

The Northern Press Referred to Those Who Crossed from Missouri