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