2 Minute History Kansas

Kansas, the "Sunflower State," is known for its historical role in westward expansion and the fight over slavery. It was part of the Louisiana Purchase and became a battleground during "Bleeding Kansas," a precursor to the Civil War. Admitted as a free state in 1861, Kansas grew into an agricultural giant, known as the "Breadbasket of the World." The state faced challenges during the Dust Bowl but continued to thrive with advancements in industry. Kansas is also culturally rich, having produced influential figures in literature and music, embodying the resilience of the American frontier spirit.