History of Hays

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Why was the Fort located here in Hays, Kansas?

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To protect the Smoky Hill Trail and the workers building the railroad

Front

Who is the Fort named after?

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General Alexander Hays

Front

In which year was Hays founded?

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1867

Front

Which of the following is NOT the reason why Volga Germans came to Hays? Freedom, Land, Language

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War

Front

Which of the following is the largest income-producing local natural resource? Gas, Oil, Wheat, Air

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Oil

Front

One of the values of the Volga Germans possess that changed the outlook of Hays was religion.

Back

True

Front

The Volga Germans came to Kansas in the 1800s and changed the family outlook of Hays, KS.

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True

Front

Is Martin Allen a self-taught local artist living in Hays, Kansas?

Back

False

Answer explanation

Pete Felten is the artist from Kansas!

Front

Did Martin Allen donate money and land to preserve the location of the Old Fort, which is now FHSU and Frontier Park?

Back

True

Front

A hurricane is one of the natural disasters that has affected Hays, Kansas.

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False