Challenges and Developments in Kansas

The video explores Kansas Journey Chapter 6, covering the period from 1842 to 1895. It discusses the historical context, key figures, and events that shaped Kansas, including the impact of the Homestead Act and the influx of settlers. The video also highlights the challenges faced by homesteaders, the role of immigration, and the significant population growth in Kansas post-Civil War.

What is the time period covered in Chapter Six of the Kansas Journey?

• 1842 to 1895

• 1800 to 1850

• 1900 to 1950

• 1700 to 1750

What material did homesteaders in Kansas use to build houses due to the scarcity of trees?

• Wood

• Dugouts

• Bricks

• Stone

Which of the following is NOT a vocabulary word from Chapter Six?

• Revolution

• Irrigation

• Pacifist

• Emancipation

What was the purpose of the Homestead Act?

• To increase taxation

• To encourage industrialization

• To promote land ownership

• To build railroads

Who were encouraged to move to Kansas after the Civil War?

• Only American Indians

• Only wealthy individuals

• Settlers from the East and immigrants

• Only European settlers

What was the main challenge faced by settlers in Kansas?

• Lack of education

• Lack of transportation

• Lack of rainfall

• Lack of food

Which group was NOT welcomed to settle in Kansas after the Civil War?

• Immigrants from foreign countries

• American Indians

• Settlers from the East

• European settlers

What was the population of Kansas in 1890?

• 1 million

• 1.4 million

• 360,000

• 100,000

What was a tenant farmer's role in Kansas?

• Building railroads

• Cultivating someone else's land

• Working in factories

• Owning large farms

What was the impact of the Homestead Act on Kansas?

• Decreased population

• Increased industrialization

• Dramatic increase in population

• Decline in agriculture