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Kansas History Vocabulary Review for State Assessment Preparation

Enhance your knowledge with key terms like Civil War, Reconstruction, and influential figures in Kansas history. Cover topics such as Border Ruffians, Jayhawkers, Exodusters, and Populism. Includes post-Civil War events like the Great Dust Bowl.

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Kansas History Vocabulary Review for State Assessment Preparation

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  1. 2012 State Assessment Vocabulary Review: Kansas History (8):

  2. Civil War and Reconstruction Border Ruffian: Missourians that voted illegally in favor of the Lecompton (pro- slave) state constitution for Kansas Jayhawker: Anti-slavery Kansas guerillas that raided pro-slavery Missouri towns during the Civil War Bushwhacker: Pro-slavery Missouri Guerillas that raided anti-slavery Kansas towns during the Civil War (They burned Lawrence in 1863)

  3. Post Civil War Benjamin “Pap” Singleton: Leader that led African Americans out of the South and into Kansas during Reconstruction Exoduster: The followers of Singleton that immigrated to Kansas Fred Harvey: Established restaurants and hotels on the Atchison, Topeka, and Santa Fe Railroad

  4. Post Civil War Populism/Populist Party: Political party, started in Kansas, that wanted to aid farmers through measures such as basing the dollar on silver, not gold Great Dust Bowl: During the 1930’s, poor farming practices and a drought devastated the plains, creating massive dust storms that killed or drove out many farmers Classwork: State Assessment Review, Prohibition Homework: Assessment Review packet Test Tomorrow

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