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What significant challenge did early inhabitants of Kansas face?
What significant challenge did early inhabitants of Kansas face?
- Overabundance of natural resources
- Frequent earthquakes
- Dense forestation
- Lack of water and wood (correct)
Which event is attributed to a teacher from Osawatomie?
Which event is attributed to a teacher from Osawatomie?
- The establishment of the first Kansas University
- Drafting the Wyandotte Constitution
- The creation of the Kansas state flag
- The inception of Kansas Day (correct)
What distinguishes the Wyandotte Constitution in Kansas history?
What distinguishes the Wyandotte Constitution in Kansas history?
- It established the borders of Kansas.
- It became the state constitution (correct)
- It was the first constitution drafted in Kansas.
- It abolished slavery in the territory.
Who was elected as the first state governor of Kansas?
Who was elected as the first state governor of Kansas?
What is the English translation of the Kansas state motto, 'Ad Astra Per Aspera'?
What is the English translation of the Kansas state motto, 'Ad Astra Per Aspera'?
To which individual is the creation of the Kansas state motto attributed?
To which individual is the creation of the Kansas state motto attributed?
Which factor most significantly contributed to the hardships faced by early settlers in Kansas?
Which factor most significantly contributed to the hardships faced by early settlers in Kansas?
What is the main reason the Wyandotte Constitution holds significant historical importance for Kansas?
What is the main reason the Wyandotte Constitution holds significant historical importance for Kansas?
On what date did Kansas officially become a state in the United States?
On what date did Kansas officially become a state in the United States?
What primary benefit did the Timber Culture Act offer to settlers in Kansas?
What primary benefit did the Timber Culture Act offer to settlers in Kansas?
Which factor most directly led to the migration of African Americans from the North to Kansas after the Civil War?
Which factor most directly led to the migration of African Americans from the North to Kansas after the Civil War?
Under the Homestead Act, what was the maximum amount of land a settler could claim in Kansas?
Under the Homestead Act, what was the maximum amount of land a settler could claim in Kansas?
What was a significant agricultural challenge faced by early Kansas settlers?
What was a significant agricultural challenge faced by early Kansas settlers?
What was Pap Singleton's primary role in the settlement of Nicodemus, Kansas?
What was Pap Singleton's primary role in the settlement of Nicodemus, Kansas?
What was a key factor that motivated Swedish immigrants to come to America, particularly to Kansas?
What was a key factor that motivated Swedish immigrants to come to America, particularly to Kansas?
What was the most common occupation for those who did not own their own land in early Kansas?
What was the most common occupation for those who did not own their own land in early Kansas?
What was a primary reason for German immigration to America during the period of Kansas settlement?
What was a primary reason for German immigration to America during the period of Kansas settlement?
From which region of the United States did the majority of settlers in Kansas originate after the Civil War?
From which region of the United States did the majority of settlers in Kansas originate after the Civil War?
What was a primary reason for British immigration to America during the period of Kansas settlement, similar to the German experience?
What was a primary reason for British immigration to America during the period of Kansas settlement, similar to the German experience?
Flashcards
When did Kansas become a state?
When did Kansas become a state?
January 29, 1861
What were initial hardships in Kansas?
What were initial hardships in Kansas?
Lack of water and wood, and drought
Who started Kansas Day?
Who started Kansas Day?
From Osawatomie, initiated Kansas Day.
What is the Wyandotte Constitution?
What is the Wyandotte Constitution?
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Who was Andrew Reeder?
Who was Andrew Reeder?
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What is the Kansas state motto?
What is the Kansas state motto?
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What does "Ad astra per aspera" mean?
What does "Ad astra per aspera" mean?
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Who created the Kansas state motto?
Who created the Kansas state motto?
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Homestead Act
Homestead Act
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Tenant Farmers
Tenant Farmers
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Timber Culture Act
Timber Culture Act
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Midwest and Northern States
Midwest and Northern States
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Jim Crow Laws
Jim Crow Laws
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Pap Singleton
Pap Singleton
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Swedish Immigrants
Swedish Immigrants
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German Immigrants
German Immigrants
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British Immigrants
British Immigrants
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Study Notes
- Kansas became a state on January 29, 1861.
- Initial challenges in Kansas included water scarcity, limited wood resources, and drought.
- A teacher from Osawatomie initiated Kansas Day.
- The Wyandotte Constitution was adopted as the state constitution.
- Andrew Reeder was the first elected state governor.
- The Kansas motto is "Ad Astra Per Aspera".
- The English translation of the motto is "To the stars through difficulties."
- John J. Ingalls created the Kansas state motto.
- One could claim 160 acres of land under the Homestead Act.
- Tenant farmers farmed on other peoples land for them
- The Timber Culture Act helped the environment of Kansas by ensuring more trees were planted.
- The Timber Culture Act required farmers to plant trees on all of their land.
- Most settlers after the Civil War came from the Midwest and most Northern states.
- Many African Americans left the North due to Jim Crow laws which prevented them from education, employment and access to public spaces.
- Pap Singleton was an African American speculator who encouraged immigrants to settle in Nicodemus.
- Swedish immigrants came to America due to famine.
- Most German immigrants left Germany due to overpopulation.
- Most British immigrants left due to overpopulation
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