Kansas become a state and the Civil War began in the same year. In which year did both events occur?

Responses:
A. 1787
B. 1854
C. 1861
D. 1865

1 answer

Kansas became a state on January 29, 1861, and the Civil War began on April 12, 1861. Therefore, both events occurred in the year 1861.

The correct answer is C. 1861.