What was the Lawrence Massacre?
Q: What was the Lawrence Massacre?
A: The Lawrence Massacre (also known as Quantrill's Raid) was an attack on the town of Lawrence, Kansas on August 21, 1863. It was a battle in the U.S. Civil War and was won by Confederate forces led by William Quantrill.
Q: How did they win?
A: The Confederates won because groups of guerillas led by William Quantrill rode into town and shot every man they saw. They killed about 150 people.
Q: Why did they attack Lawrence?
A: The guerillas attacked Lawrence because the city supported abolition and because it was a center for the Jayhawkers, who were free-state militia groups known for attacking plantations in pro-slavery western counties of Missouri.
Q: Who were the Jayhawkers?
A: The Jayhawkers were free-state militia groups known for attacking plantations in pro-slavery western counties of Missouri.
Q: When did this event take place?
A: The Lawrence Massacre took place on August 21, 1863.
Q: Who led the Confederate forces during this battle?
A: William Quantrill led the Confederate forces during this battle.
Q: How many people died during this attack?
A: About 150 people died during this attack.
