Missourians who traveled in armed groups to cross the border and vote in elections became known as a. border ruffians. c. border patrol. b. border voters. d. Missouri voters.

a. border ruffians

Explanation:

The Border Ruffians were a group of people from Missouri who crossed the state border into Kansas Territory, to vote in their elections as a means to guarantee the approval of slavery in that State. Their interference in regional elections and their violent attacks on Free-State settlements added to the increasing sectional tensions and promoted the development of the American Civil War.

the correct answer is to reduce tax

although the crusades failed to capture jerusalem, they had several major impacts on western europe. they increased the authority of the king: sometimes nobles died in battle without leaving an heir in which case the king got their land. kings passed taxes to pay for the crusades.