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Kansas (/ˈkænzəs/ ⓘ KAN-zəss) is a landlocked state in the Midwestern region of the United States. It borders Nebraska to the north; Missouri to the east; Oklahoma to the south; and Colorado to the west. Kansas is named after the Kansas River, in turn named after the Kansa people. Its capital is Topeka, and its most populous city is Wichita, however the largest urban area is the bi-state Kansas City, MO–KS metropolitan area.

For thousands of years, what is now Kansas was home to numerous and diverse Indigenous tribes. The first settlement of non-indigenous people in Kansas occurred in 1827 at Fort Leavenworth. The pace of settlement accelerated in the 1850s, in the midst of political wars over the slavery debate. When it was officially opened to settlement by the U.S. government in 1854 with the Kansas–Nebraska Act, conflict between abolitionist Free-Staters from New England and pro-slavery settlers from neighboring Missouri broke out over the question of whether Kansas would become a free state or a slave state, in a period known as Bleeding Kansas. On January 29, 1861, Kansas entered the Union as a free state, hence the unofficial nickname "The Free State". Passage of the Homestead Acts in 1862 brought a further influx of settlers, and the booming cattle trade of the 1870s attracted some of the Wild West's most iconic figures to western Kansas.

As of 2015, Kansas was among the most productive agricultural states, producing high yields of wheat, corn, sorghum, and soybeans. In addition to its traditional strength in agriculture, Kansas possesses an extensive aerospace industry. Kansas, which has an area of 82,278 square miles (213,100 square kilometers) is the 15th-largest state by area, the 36th most-populous of the 50 states, with a population of 2,940,865 according to the 2020 census, and the 10th least densely populated. Residents of Kansas are called Kansans. Mount Sunflower is Kansas's highest point at 4,039 feet (1,231 meters). (Full article...)

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The 2009 Price Chopper 400 presented by Kraft Foods was the 29th of 36 scheduled stock car races of the 2009 NASCAR Sprint Cup Series and the third in the ten-race season-ending Chase for the Sprint Cup. It was held on October 4, 2009, in Kansas City, Kansas, at Kansas Speedway, before a crowd of 100,000 spectators. Stewart-Haas Racing driver and co-owner Tony Stewart won the 267-lap race, starting from the fifth position. Jeff Gordon of Hendrick Motorsports finished in second, with Roush Fenway Racing's Greg Biffle in third.

Mark Martin won the 47th pole position of his career by posting the fastest lap in qualifying. He lost the lead to his teammate Dale Earnhardt Jr. who passed him on lap 12. Earnhardt kept it until his other teammate Jimmie Johnson emerged in the first position after the first round of green flag pit stops took place. Biffle took the lead for the first time on the 72nd lap, and he led six times for a total of 113 laps, more than any other driver. Stewart became the leader through strategy on lap 238 during a phase of pit stops under a caution period by taking only two tires, while Biffle chose to have four tires installed on his car. He held off the closing Gordon in the final laps to secure the victory. There were six cautions and a track-record 26 lead changes amongst 14 different drivers during the course of the event. (Full article...)

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Credit: Edwin Olson
A view of the Flint Hills in eastern Kansas.

Important dates in Kansas' history

July–August 1541
Coronado explores Kansas
April 30, 1803
Louisiana Purchase Treaty signed
May 30, 1854
Kansas Territory organized
July 29, 1859
Constitution adopted by convention
January 29, 1861
Kansas becomes 34th state
August 21, 1863
Quantrill's Raid on Lawrence
Spring 1879
Exodusters
February 19, 1881
First state to Constitutionally prohibit alcohol
1890s
Populist Revolt
July 1951
Great Flood of 1951
May 17, 1954
Brown v. Board of Education of Topeka

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The American Bison, Kansas' state mammal.

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Ruins of Free State Hotel after the attack

The sacking of Lawrence occurred on May 21, 1856, when pro-slavery settlers, led by Douglas County Sheriff Samuel J. Jones, attacked and ransacked Lawrence, Kansas, a town that had been founded by anti-slavery settlers from Massachusetts who were hoping to make Kansas a free state. The incident fueled the irregular conflict in Kansas Territory that later became known as Bleeding Kansas.

The human cost of the attack was low: only one person—a member of the pro-slavery gang—was killed, and his death was accidental. However, Jones and his men halted production of the Free-State newspapers the Kansas Free State and the Herald of Freedom, destroying the presses and offices (with the former ceasing publication altogether and the latter taking months to once again start up). The pro-slavery men also destroyed the Free State Hotel and Charles L. Robinson's house. (Full article...)
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The following are images from various Kansas-related articles on Wikipedia.
  • Image 1Clouds in northeastern Kansas (from Kansas)
    Clouds in northeastern Kansas (from Kansas)
  • Image 2Samuel Seymour's 1819 illustration of a Kansa lodge and dance is the oldest drawing known to be done in Kansas. (from History of Kansas)
    Samuel Seymour's 1819 illustration of a Kansa lodge and dance is the oldest drawing known to be done in Kansas. (from History of Kansas)
  • Image 3Frank Bond's illustration of the Louisiana Purchase (from History of Kansas)
    Frank Bond's illustration of the Louisiana Purchase (from History of Kansas)
  • Image 4Quantrill's 1863 raid burned the town of Lawrence and killed 164 townspeople. (from History of Kansas)
    Quantrill's 1863 raid burned the town of Lawrence and killed 164 townspeople. (from History of Kansas)
  • Image 5Boosterism: cover of a promotional booklet published in 1907 by the Rock Island railroad (from History of Kansas)
    Boosterism: cover of a promotional booklet published in 1907 by the Rock Island railroad (from History of Kansas)
  • Image 6Gove County Badlands (from Kansas)
    Gove County Badlands (from Kansas)
  • Image 7Fox Theater, Hutchinson (from Kansas)
    Fox Theater, Hutchinson (from Kansas)
  • Image 81915–1918 Kansas railroad map (from Kansas)
    1915–1918 Kansas railroad map (from Kansas)
  • Image 9Temporary quarters for Volga Germans in central Kansas, 1875 (from History of Kansas)
    Temporary quarters for Volga Germans in central Kansas, 1875 (from History of Kansas)
  • Milky Way over Monument Rocks, Kansas, US (from Kansas)
    Kansas's Monument Rocks at night
  • Image 11A population density map of Kansas (from Kansas)
    A population density map of Kansas (from Kansas)
  • Image 12Quantrill's Raid on Lawrence (from Kansas)
    Quantrill's Raid on Lawrence (from Kansas)
  • Image 13The Great Plains of Kansas (from Kansas)
    The Great Plains of Kansas (from Kansas)
  • Image 14Kansas Highway Map (from Kansas)
    Kansas Highway Map (from Kansas)
  • Image 15Spring River, Kansas (from Kansas)
    Spring River, Kansas (from Kansas)
  • Image 16The Great Seal of the State of Kansas was established by the legislature on May 25, 1861. The design was submitted by Senator John James Ingalls. He also proposed the state motto, "Ad astra per aspera", which means "to the stars through difficulty". (from History of Kansas)
    The Great Seal of the State of Kansas was established by the legislature on May 25, 1861. The design was submitted by Senator John James Ingalls. He also proposed the state motto, "Ad astra per aspera", which means "to the stars through difficulty". (from History of Kansas)
  • Image 17Kansas summer wheat and storm panorama (from Kansas)
    Kansas summer wheat and storm panorama (from Kansas)
  • Image 18Köppen climate types of Kansas, using 1991–2020 climate normals (from Kansas)
    Köppen climate types of Kansas, using 1991–2020 climate normals (from Kansas)
  • Image 19The Rio Theatre, Overland Park (from Kansas)
    The Rio Theatre, Overland Park (from Kansas)
  • Image 20Map of Indian territories, 1836 (from History of Kansas)
    Map of Indian territories, 1836 (from History of Kansas)
  • Image 21John Brown about 1856 (from History of Kansas)
    John Brown about 1856 (from History of Kansas)
  • Image 22Children's Mercy Park, Kansas City (from Kansas)
    Children's Mercy Park, Kansas City (from Kansas)
  • Image 23Kanopolis State Park (from Kansas)
    Kanopolis State Park (from Kansas)
  • Image 24Charles Curtis (R) was born near Topeka and served as a State Legislator, Congressman and Senator, before becoming Vice President (1929–33). He is the only Native American elected to the Executive Branch (he was born into the Kaw Nation). (from Kansas)
    Charles Curtis (R) was born near Topeka and served as a State Legislator, Congressman and Senator, before becoming Vice President (1929–33). He is the only Native American elected to the Executive Branch (he was born into the Kaw Nation). (from Kansas)
  • Image 25Boeing B-29 Superfortress production in Wichita in 1944 (from History of Kansas)
    Boeing B-29 Superfortress production in Wichita in 1944 (from History of Kansas)
  • Image 26The Kansas Pacific main line shown on an 1869 map (from History of Kansas)
    The Kansas Pacific main line shown on an 1869 map (from History of Kansas)
  • Image 271855 Free-State poster (from History of Kansas)
    1855 Free-State poster (from History of Kansas)
  • Image 28George Armstrong Custer led U.S. troops against Native Americans in western Kansas. (from History of Kansas)
    George Armstrong Custer led U.S. troops against Native Americans in western Kansas. (from History of Kansas)
  • Image 29David Booth Kansas Memorial Stadium is the oldest football stadium west of the Mississippi River, and one of the oldest standing football stadiums in the country. Built in 1921, it is home to the Kansas Jayhawks football team. (from Kansas)
    David Booth Kansas Memorial Stadium is the oldest football stadium west of the Mississippi River, and one of the oldest standing football stadiums in the country. Built in 1921, it is home to the Kansas Jayhawks football team. (from Kansas)
  • Image 30Reverend Charles Sheldon, Topeka resident and coiner of the phrase "What would Jesus do?" (from Kansas)
    Reverend Charles Sheldon, Topeka resident and coiner of the phrase "What would Jesus do?" (from Kansas)
  • Landscape painting with bison drinking from the stream's edge and teh sun just above the horizon
    Albert Bierstadt, Western Kansas, 1875 (from Kansas)
  • Image 32Chippewa named "One-Called-From-A-Distance" (from History of Kansas)
    Chippewa named "One-Called-From-A-Distance" (from History of Kansas)
  • Image 33Tyler Field in Eck Stadium at Wichita State University in Wichita (from Kansas)
    Tyler Field in Eck Stadium at Wichita State University in Wichita (from Kansas)
  • Image 34The Plaza Cinema in Ottawa is the oldest operating movie theater in the world. (from Kansas)
    The Plaza Cinema in Ottawa is the oldest operating movie theater in the world. (from Kansas)
  • Image 35Ethnic origins in Kansas (from Kansas)
    Ethnic origins in Kansas (from Kansas)
  • Image 36Allen Fieldhouse at University of Kansas in Lawrence (from Kansas)
    Allen Fieldhouse at University of Kansas in Lawrence (from Kansas)
  • Image 37Map of counties in Kansas by racial plurality, per the 2020 U.S. census Legend Non-Hispanic White   30–40%   50–60%   60–70%   70–80%   80–90%   90%+ Hispanic or Latino   50–60%   60–70% (from Kansas)
    Map of counties in Kansas by racial plurality, per the 2020 U.S. census
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    (from Kansas)

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