A&E Television
History.com: Kansas
Take a detailed look at the state of Kansas! From its earliest history and peoples, to present day facts which include population, climate, geography, plants and animals, economy, government, cultural life, sports and recreation,...
A&E Television
History.com: The States
Learn unique facts about each American state. You can also read a more in-depth history of each state, watch videos and play a game about all the states.
Kansas Historical Society
Kansas History in a Nutshell
Huge site spanning the entire history of Kansas broken into several eras. Includes a timeline, several primary source documents, and photos. For such a large site, very easy to navigate.
Digital History
Digital History: "Bleeding Kansas" and "Bleeding Sumner"
Read about how the concept of popular sovereignty expressed in the Kansas-Nebraska Act resulted in political intrigue and murder in Kansas and the caning of a U.S. Senator in the Senate chamber.
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Office of the Governor, Kansas: Kansas History
This site has a thorough summary of the history of Kansas beginning with the settlement of the area through the 20th century.
OpenStax
Open Stax: The Kansas Nebraska Act and the Republican Party
Students will learn about the political ramifications of the Kansas-Nebraska Act and the founding of the Republican Party.
Federal Bureau of Investigation
Federal Bureau of Investigation: Kansas City Massacre: "Pretty Boy" Floyd
Features a thorough biographical profile of Charles Arthur "Pretty Boy" Floyd and the details of the Kansas City Massacre.
Cayuse Canyon
The Us50: Kansas
Features comprehensive information about Kansas history, famous people, cities, geography, state parks, tourism, and historic sites. A fact sheet of information and a quiz are also available.
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State of Kansas Official Site
This is the official website for the State of Kansas, featuring the latest in state government and economic initiatives, state lore, history, and links to the various state agencies.
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State of Kansas Official Site
This is the official website for the State of Kansas, featuring the latest in state government and economic initiatives, state lore, history, and links to the various state agencies.
Kansas Historical Society
From Far Away Russia: Russian Germans in Kansas
A history of the immigration of Russian-German people to Kansas.
Kansas Historical Society
From Far Away Russia: Russian Germans in Kansas
A history of the immigration of Russian-German people to Kansas.
NSTATE
Learn About the 50 States: The Great Seal of Kansas
Provides a brief description of the great seal of Kansas and its admittance to the Union.
50 States
50 States: Kansas (Ks)
Find here a collection of links to information about the state of Kansas. Categories include facts, government, geography, education, people, attractions, history, industry, and miscellaneous.
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7th Kansas Cavalry in the Civil War
Included on this website are the diary of a member of the 7th Kansas Cavalry and the regimental histories. Interesting reading. See the Site Map to view a list of everything on the website.
Independence Hall Association
U.s. History: The Pottawatomie Creek Massacre
John Brown, seeking revenge for the sack of Lawrence, Kansas, made Kansas even more bloody. Read about the Pottawatomie Massacre and its reverberations throughout Kansas.
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Federal Reserve of Kansas City: The Federal Reserve System
Website of the Federal Reserve, Kansas City District, which explains monetary policy, and a history of the Federal Reserve System.
Kansas State
Kansas State University: Medieval Christian Scholasticism
This site presents the aims and methods of Medieval Christian Scholasticism, describing how the philosophy was influenced by Thomas Aquinas and then presenting a brief history of the term.
Oklahoma Historical Society
Encyclopedia of Oklahoma History and Culture: Quantrill's Raiders
The very name of William Quantrill and his raiders struck fear into the people of Kansas, but it turns out he was hated by both Union and Confederate because of his bloodthirsty ways. Read this article from the Encyclopedia of Oklahoma...
Stanford University
Beyond the Bubble: Edison and the Kansas Housewife
[Free Registration/Login Required] Students read a letter from a Mrs. W.C. Lathrop to Thomas Edison thanking him for inventing her electric appliances and making her life easier. They are then presented with some contextual facts, and...
Kansas Historical Society
Kansas Historical Society: Lucy Hobbs Taylor
Find out about the first woman to earn her Doctorate Degree in Dental Surgery, Lucy Hobbs Taylor.
Ducksters
Ducksters: Kansas State History for Kids
A site discussing the history and timeline of the state of Kansas including early explorers, Native Americans, settlers, Bleeding Kansas, the Wild West, and the Civil War.
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Kansas Collection Articles: Orphan Trains of Kansas
This site, presented by The Kansas Collection, provides insight into the westward expansion of orphan children from New York City. The page houses links to stories, newspaper articles, history, and graphics associated with the Orphan...
University of Groningen
American History: Essays: The Iron Horse: Political Changes
From a lengthy essay on the history of the railroad in the United States. This section describes the dramatic political changes that took place with the passage of the Kansas-Nebraska Act in 1854. This led to the formation of the...
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