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Kansas's History

By mvirk

  • Kansas-Nebraska Act

    Kansas-Nebraska Act
    The Kansas-Nebraska Act allows Kansas voters to decide about slavery.

  • Lawrence, Kansas

    Lawrence, Kansas
    On May 21, 1856, a proslavery mob attacked the town.

  • Topeka

    Topeka
    Topeka became the headquarters of Kansas.

  • Kansas became a state

    Kansas became a state
    Kansas became a state on January 29,1861.

  • The Battle of Mine Creek

    The Battle of Mine Creek
    Union forces win The Battle of Mine Creek, the only Civil War Battle to take place in Kansas.

  • The Atchison, Topeka, and Santa Fe Railroad.

    The Atchison, Topeka, and Santa Fe Railroad.
    The Atchison, Topeka, and Santa Fe Railroad reach Western Kansas.

  • Migration

    Migration
    Thousands of African Americans called exodusters migrate to Kansas.

  • Women's Rights

    Women's Rights
    Women in Kansas gain the right to vote.

  • The Largest Hailstone.

    The Largest Hailstone.
    The Largest Hailstone in the United States fell at Coffeyrille,Kansas.I t was about 18 inches (45 cm.).

  • Kathleen Sebelius

    Kathleen Sebelius
    Time Magazine names Kathleen Sebelius to be one of the five best goveners.