The state of Kansas was a hotbed of pro-slavery and abolitionist sentiments when it was formed in 1854 as the Territory of Kansas. Though born from battle, the state ultimately entered the country as a free state after the Civil War. Today Kansas plays a major role in feeding the United States, as it produces much of the wheat and sorghum that is consumed by American citizens. Because of this, there are relatively few major metropolitan areas in the state of Kansas, with perhaps the city of … [Read more...]