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| AdmittanceDate = January 29, {{age-yrs|1861}} | |||
| Governor = Laura Kelly ([[Democratic Party (United States)|D]]) | |||
| Lieutenant Governor = David Toland (D) | |||
| Senators = Jerry Moran ([[Republican Party (United States)|R]])<br />{{nowrap|Roger Marshall (R)}} | |||
| Representative = {{nowrap|Tracey Mann (R)}}<br />Derek Schmidt (R)<br />Sharice Davids (D)<br />Ron Estes (R) | |||
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'''Kansas''' is a state in the Midwestern United States. Its capital is Topeka and its largest city is Wichita. Kansas is a landlocked state bordered by Nebraska to the north; Missouri to the east; Oklahoma to the south; and Colorado to the west. Kansas is named after the Kansas River, which in turn was named after the Kansa Native Americans who lived along its banks. The tribe's name (natively kką:ze) is often said to mean "people of the (south) wind" although this was probably not the term's original meaning. For thousands of years, what is now Kansas was home to numerous and diverse Native American tribes. Tribes in the eastern part of the state generally lived in villages along the river valleys. Tribes in the western part of the state were semi-nomadic and hunted large herds of bison. | '''Kansas''' is a state in the Midwestern United States. Its capital is Topeka and its largest city is Wichita. Kansas is a landlocked state bordered by Nebraska to the north; Missouri to the east; Oklahoma to the south; and Colorado to the west. Kansas is named after the Kansas River, which in turn was named after the Kansa Native Americans who lived along its banks. The tribe's name (natively kką:ze) is often said to mean "people of the (south) wind" although this was probably not the term's original meaning. For thousands of years, what is now Kansas was home to numerous and diverse Native American tribes. Tribes in the eastern part of the state generally lived in villages along the river valleys. Tribes in the western part of the state were semi-nomadic and hunted large herds of bison. | ||
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Kansas is located in the Midwestern region of the United States. It shares borders with Nebraska, Missouri, Oklahoma, and Colorado. The name Kansas is derived from the Kansa American Tribe which translates to, "People of the south wind," and it is divided into 105 counties with 628 cities. | Kansas is located in the Midwestern region of the United States. It shares borders with Nebraska, Missouri, Oklahoma, and Colorado. The name Kansas is derived from the Kansa American Tribe which translates to, "People of the south wind," and it is divided into 105 counties with 628 cities. | ||
The capital city of Kansas is Topeka, and the largest city is Wichita. Kansas is also | The capital city of Kansas is Topeka, and the largest city is Wichita. Kansas is also called "The Sunflower State," as sunflowers grow in abundance here. The sunflower is not only the state flower but is also represented on the flag. Throughout its history, Kansas has acquired many nicknames, including "The Wheat State," "The Breadbasket of the world," and "The Jayhawk State." | ||
Native American tribes originally inhabited Kansas. The | Native American tribes originally inhabited Kansas. The Spanish conqueror Francisco Vázquez de Coronado in 1541 was the first European to arrive in the area. In 1803, most of Kansas was controlled by the United States of America following the Louisiana Purchase, except for southwestern Kansas, which still belonged to Spain, Mexico, and the Republic of Texas until 1848, when the lands were relinquished to the United States. Kansas became the official 34th state of the United States on January 29, 1861. | ||
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Kansas is a state in the Midwestern United States. Its capital is Topeka and its largest city is Wichita. Kansas is a landlocked state bordered by Nebraska to the north; Missouri to the east; Oklahoma to the south; and Colorado to the west. Kansas is named after the Kansas River, which in turn was named after the Kansa Native Americans who lived along its banks. The tribe's name (natively kką:ze) is often said to mean "people of the (south) wind" although this was probably not the term's original meaning. For thousands of years, what is now Kansas was home to numerous and diverse Native American tribes. Tribes in the eastern part of the state generally lived in villages along the river valleys. Tribes in the western part of the state were semi-nomadic and hunted large herds of bison.
The first Euro-American settlement 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, abolitionist Free-Staters from New England and pro-slavery settlers from neighboring Missouri rushed to the territory to determine whether Kansas would become a free state or a slave state. Thus, the area was a hotbed of violence and chaos in its early days as these forces collided, and was known as Bleeding Kansas. The abolitionists prevailed, and on January 29, 1861, Kansas entered the Union as a free state, hence the unofficial nickname "The Free State".
Etymology
The name Kansas derives from the Algonquian term, Akansa, for the Quapaw people. These were a Dhegiha Siouan-speaking people who settled in Arkansas around the 13th century. The stem -kansa is named after the Kaw people, also known as the Kansa, a federally recognized Native American tribe.
Attitudes toward LGBTQ+ community in Kansas
Attitudes toward LGBTQ+ communities in Kansas reflect a complex interplay between evolving public opinion and a challenging legal landscape.
- Public Opinion
Support for LGBTQ+ rights in Kansas has been on the rise:
- Same-Sex Marriage: In 2022, 69% of Kansas residents supported same-sex marriage, up from 57% in 2017.
- Anti-Discrimination Protections: A 2022 survey indicated that 77% of Kansans favored laws protecting LGBTQ+ individuals from discrimination in employment, housing, and public accommodations.
- These figures suggest a growing acceptance of LGBTQ+ individuals among the Kansas populace.
- Legal Protections and Challenges
Despite increasing public support, legal protections for LGBTQ+ individuals in Kansas are inconsistent:
- Non-Discrimination Laws: While some cities have enacted ordinances prohibiting discrimination based on sexual orientation and gender identity, there is no comprehensive statewide law offering such protections.
- Transgender Rights: In 2023, Kansas enacted laws restricting transgender individuals from updating gender markers on birth certificates and driver's licenses.
- Gender-Affirming Care: Legislation passed in 2025 bans gender-affirming medical care for minors, including hormone therapy and puberty blockers.
- Public Accommodations: A law effective July 2023 restricts transgender individuals from using bathrooms and locker rooms aligning with their gender identity in various public settings.
These legislative actions have raised concerns among civil rights organizations and LGBTQ+ advocates.
- Conclusion
Kansas presents a dichotomy: while public opinion increasingly supports LGBTQ+ rights, legislative measures have introduced restrictions, particularly affecting transgender individuals. This contrast underscores the ongoing challenges faced by the LGBTQ+ community in the state.
History of the Kansas Flag
The Kansas State Flag features a dark blue background, with the seal of Kansas emblazoned in the center. Above the seal is a sunflower on a twisted blue and gold bar, and below the seal is the word "KANSAS" in bold yellow text.
The seal features a landscape composed of a rising sun, a river and steamboat, a settler's cabin, a man with horses plowing a field, a wagon train, and Native Americans hunting an American bison. Above the scene, in the sky, is an arched formation of 34 white five-point stars with an orange arched banner above them containing the state motto, "Ad Astra Per Aspera," which is Latin for, "To the Stars Through Difficulties." This scene was designed to illustrate the history of Kansas.
The rising sun on the seal symbolizes the East, while the river and steamboat signify early commerce along the Kansas River. The cabin, settler, and plow horses reflect the state's rich agricultural history. The wagon train heading West represents American expansion, while the Native Americans hunting bison pay homage to the earliest residents of Kansas.
The state motto reflects the high aspirations and perseverance of the residents of Kansas, while the 34 stars represent Kansas as the 34th state to join the United States of America. The sunflower is Kansas's state flower, and the twisted blue and gold bar beneath the sunflower symbolizes the Louisiana Purchase. The Kansas State Flag was designed by Hazel Avery during her tenure as first lady of Kansas and was adopted on September 24th, 1961.
Kansas is located in the Midwestern region of the United States. It shares borders with Nebraska, Missouri, Oklahoma, and Colorado. The name Kansas is derived from the Kansa American Tribe which translates to, "People of the south wind," and it is divided into 105 counties with 628 cities.
The capital city of Kansas is Topeka, and the largest city is Wichita. Kansas is also called "The Sunflower State," as sunflowers grow in abundance here. The sunflower is not only the state flower but is also represented on the flag. Throughout its history, Kansas has acquired many nicknames, including "The Wheat State," "The Breadbasket of the world," and "The Jayhawk State."
Native American tribes originally inhabited Kansas. The Spanish conqueror Francisco Vázquez de Coronado in 1541 was the first European to arrive in the area. In 1803, most of Kansas was controlled by the United States of America following the Louisiana Purchase, except for southwestern Kansas, which still belonged to Spain, Mexico, and the Republic of Texas until 1848, when the lands were relinquished to the United States. Kansas became the official 34th state of the United States on January 29, 1861.
External links
- Wikipedia article: Kansas
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