How did Kansas get its real name Kansas?

Answer 1

Kansas was named after the Kansas River. The Kansas River was named after the Kansa/Kanza people who lived in the river's area.

The French were the first to explore Kansas.

Answer 2

Assuming you mean the nickname "Bleeding Kansas", the nickname appeared in the Civil War. In the Kansas-Nebraska act, the U.S. government allowed the people living in Kansas and Nebraska to vote on wheather they should be slave states or not. Many people rushed to Kansas to state their opinion. Fighting began and blood stained the ground, giving Kansas the nickname "Bleeding Kansas".

Answer 3

From the Sioux Indian for " South Wind People"

Answer 4

I dont know, ask them :)