Kansas History Chapter 6 & 7 part 4

What are 3 reasons African Americans leaving the South thought Kansas was a good place to settle?
- Land
- Was a free state during the Civil War
- New start
What are 6 ethnic group that came to Kansas in the 1800s to settle?
- British
- Irish
- French
- African Americans
- Czechs
- Germans
What two Kansas towns came to be well known during the cattle drive era?
- Dodge City
- Abilene
What was the purpose of the Homestead Act and give a brief description of it.
- It was for Land
- $1.25 an acre, 160 acres for $10 fee
What is the date of statehood of Kansas?

Jan. 29th, 1861
What is the population of Kansas?

3 million
What is the Kansas motto?

Ad Astra Per Aspera
What are two changes that happened in Kansas due to the railroads?

More towns, more people, cattle trade
what is the job of a cowboy?

To heard cattle from Texas to Kansas railroads.

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Kansas History Chapter 6 & 7 part 4

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Chapter 6 & 7 part 4

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