The territory of Kansas, to the West of Missouri, was admitted to the Union under a local vote that would decide whether it would be a slave-state or a free state.
This system attracted every bully-boy from both sides, to cross into the state and intimidate voters. The ensuing period of violence was known as 'Bleeding Kansas'.
The State of Kansas was created from the Kansas-Nebraska Territory. In case the name didn't tip you off, the State of Nebraska was also created from the same territory.
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Yes, Kansas was a territory before it gained statehood.
The Kansas Territory became pro-slavery.
The State of Kansas was created from the Kansas-Nebraska Territory. In case the name didn't tip you off, the State of Nebraska was also created from the same territory.
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Congress did not have the power to make rules about slavery in the kansas territory.
Yes, it was even a part of Kansas Territory for a while.
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The Territory of Kansas existed during the years leading up to the U.S. Civil War. The territory of Kansas existed from May 30, 1854 until January 29, 1861 when the eastern portion of the territory was admitted to the Union as the state of Kansas.
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