Why did Kansas have two governments in 1855?

A. Native Americans established a distinct system of tribal laws.
B. Free African Americans formed a local abolitionist government.
C. Supporters and opponents of slavery each set up territorial governments.
D. Congress made slavery legal in one part of the state and illegal in another.

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In 1855, when Kansas was partaking its legislature elections, the abolitionists then set up their own government in Topeka. On the other hand, many pro-slavery people came from Missouri to vote. They desired to elect pro-slavery officials. They won the elections and set up their own government at Shawnee Mission which are 2 governments. So the answer is letter C.
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