Ask a New Question
Menu

Why is Kansas Day celebrated on January 29th?

On January 29, 1861, Kansas became the 34th state in the U.S

On January 29, 1861, the first U.S president from Kansas was elected

On January 29, 1861, the U.S purchased Kansas was from France

On January 29, 1861, Constuction of he state capital building was completed

1 answer

Kansas Day is celebrated on January 29th because it marks the anniversary of Kansas becoming the 34th state in the United States in 1861. This date is significant in Kansas history, as it represents the official admission of the state into the Union.

The other options you provided are not accurate historical events related to Kansas Day:

  • There has not been a U.S. president from Kansas elected on that date.
  • Kansas was not purchased from France; it was part of the Louisiana Purchase in 1803 but became a state in its own right much later.
  • The construction of the state capital building was not completed on that date.

Therefore, the correct reason for celebrating Kansas Day on January 29th is primarily to commemorate statehood.