When was the Territory of Kansas established?
Q: When was the Territory of Kansas established?
A: The Territory of Kansas was established on May 30, 1854.
Q: When did the eastern portion of the territory become a state?
A: The eastern portion of the territory became a state on January 29, 1861.
Q: Where did the borders of Kansas Territory extend to?
A: The borders of Kansas Territory extended from the Missouri border west to the summit of the Rocky Mountains and from the 37th parallel north to 40th parallel north.
Q: What is now part of Colorado that used to be part of Kansas Territory?
A: The eastern region of what is now State of Colorado was part of Kansas Territory.
Q: When was the western region separated from Kansas and made into its own territory?
A: The western region was separated from Kansas and made into its own territory, called the Territory of Colorado, on February 28, 1861.
Q: How long did it take for all parts in former Kansas Territories to become states?
A: It took about 10 years for all parts in former Kansas Territories to become states.
