In 1863, Confederate guerrillas led by William Quantrill attacked Lawrence, Kansas, resulting in the deaths of about 180 civilians. Survivors provided accounts of the raid, describing how the attackers targeted men and boys, set buildings ablaze, and looted properties.
In 1863, Confederate guerrillas led by William Quantrill attacked Lawrence, Kansas, resulting in the deaths of about 180 civilians. Survivors provided accounts of the raid, describing how the attackers targeted men and boys, set buildings ablaze, and looted properties.