Constitution Hall and Kansas History

Constitution Hall and Kansas History

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History, Architecture, Social Studies

9th - 10th Grade

Hard

Created by

Patricia Brown

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Constitution Hall in Topeka, Kansas, built in 1855, played a pivotal role in the Free State movement. Constructed by settlers excluded from the 1855 vote, it became a symbol of resistance against pro-slavery forces. The building, initially intended as a store, faced challenges due to a trade embargo but was completed for the Topeka Constitutional Convention. On July 4, 1856, the Free State legislature met here, defying the national administration. Architecturally, it featured native timber and stone. The Hall is historically significant for banning slavery in Kansas and is located near the site of the Brown v Board hearings.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the primary purpose of the Kansas-Nebraska Act?

To establish a new federal government

To allow territories to decide on the issue of slavery

To create a trade agreement with neighboring states

To build new infrastructure in Kansas

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Who were the original owners of the building intended to be a store?

Loring and John Farnsworth

Cyrus K. Holiday and his brother

President Pierce and his administration

The Topeka Town Association

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the main reason for the trade embargo against free state settlers?

To encourage economic growth in the region

To stop the spread of anti-slavery sentiment

To prevent the construction of new buildings

To support the local timber industry

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Who played a key role in completing the construction of Constitution Hall?

Cyrus K. Holiday

The Lecompton legislature

President Pierce

The Topeka Town Association

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the original intended use of the building that became Constitution Hall?

A residential home

A government office

A school

A store building

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What significant event took place on July 4, 1856, at Constitution Hall?

The first meeting of the Topeka Town Association

The completion of the building's construction

The dispersal of the free state legislature

The signing of the Kansas-Nebraska Act

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What materials were primarily used in the construction of Constitution Hall?

Stone and wood

Brick and steel

Adobe and clay

Concrete and glass

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