Why popular sovereignty did not solve the slavery issue in the Kansas territory?

Popular sovereignty, which allowed settlers in the Kansas territory to decide whether to allow slavery, failed to resolve the issue because it led to violent conflict between pro-slavery and anti-slavery factions, known as "Bleeding Kansas." The influx of people from both sides seeking to influence the vote resulted in widespread fraud and intimidation, undermining the legitimacy of the electoral process. This chaos intensified national tensions over slavery, demonstrating that simply allowing local decision-making could not address the deep moral and political divisions in the country. Ultimately, popular sovereignty exacerbated conflicts rather than providing a viable solution.