How did Bleeding Kansas reveal the failure of compromise before the Civil War? This packet immerses students in the violent struggle over the Kansas-Nebraska Act of 1854. With 15 roles, 10 scenes, and a reenactment, the script follows Stephen Douglas, John Brown, and settlers facing election fraud, the Sack of Lawrence, Sumner’s caning, and dueling governments, using primary source quotes from the Act. The guide provides vocabulary, discussion questions, and a quiz to explore popular sovereignty