Lecompton Constitution

The Lecompton Constitution was a proposed constitution for Kansas in 1857, which aimed to allow Kansas to enter the Union as a slave state. It was drafted by pro-slavery advocates in the town of Lecompton. The constitution was controversial and faced strong opposition from anti-slavery forces, leading to significant political conflict. Ultimately, it was rejected by Congress, reflecting the deep divisions in the country over slavery. The struggle surrounding the Lecompton Constitution highlighted the tensions between free and slave states, contributing to the growing sectional conflict that would lead to the Civil War.