Early Kansas & Native Peoples
What does the name "Kansas" come from?
It comes from the Kansa (or Kaw) Native American tribe.
What was “Bleeding Kansas”?
A series of violent conflicts between pro-slavery and anti-slavery settlers.
What number state was Kansas when it joined the United States?
34th.
What U.S. president was born in Kansas?
Dwight D. Eisenhower.
What is the largest city in Kansas?
Wichita.
What Native American tribes originally lived in Kansas?Name at least 2
Kansa (Kaw), Osage, Pawnee, Cheyenne, Arapaho, and others.
Why did people fight in Kansas before the Civil War even started?
To decide whether Kansas would enter the Union as a free or slave state.
What is the capital of Kansas?
Topeka.
Who was Amelia Earhart and what is her connection to Kansas?
She was a famous aviator born in Atchison, Kansas.
What river is the longest in Kansas?
The Arkansas River.
What famous trail passed through Kansas that pioneers used to head west?
The Oregon Trail
Who was John Brown, and what did he do in Kansas?
An abolitionist who led violent attacks against pro-slavery forces.
What is the state flower of Kansas?
Sunflower.
What African-American pioneer founded Nicodemus, Kansas?
Black settlers from Kentucky (Nicodemus was founded by African Americans escaping the post-Civil War South).
What region of Kansas is known for wheat farming?
The western part – part of the Great Plains.
What was the purpose of the Indian Removal Act of 1830?
To move Native American tribes west of the Mississippi River.
What was the Kansas-Nebraska Act?
A law allowing settlers in those territories to vote on slavery.
What is the state bird of Kansas?
Western Meadowlark.
Who was Carrie Nation, and what was she known for in Kansas history?
She was a leader in the temperance movement known for smashing saloons with a hatchet.
What is the highest point in Kansas?
Mount Sunflower
What role did Kansas play in the westward expansion of the United States?
It was a key route for pioneers and became a battleground over slavery.
When did Kansas become a state?
January 29, 1861.
What does the state motto “Ad astra per aspera” mean?
“To the stars through difficulties.”
What Dr. from Kansas gave 7 useful tips to stop the spread of disease and death?
Dr. Crumbine
What large body of water is found underground in Kansas?
Ogallala Aquifer.