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KANSAS-NEBRASKA MAP, 1854. Detail of a map of the United States showing the Kansas
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KANSAS-NEBRASKA MAP, 1854. Detail of a map of the United States showing the Kansas
KANSAS-NEBRASKA MAP, 1854.
Detail of a map of the United States showing the Kansas and Nebraska territories as they appeared following passage of the Kansas-Nebraska Act in 1854
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Media ID 12225795
1854 Abolition Antebellum Bleeding Kansas Free Soil Great Plains Kansas Midwest Nebraska Territory United States Westward Expansion Kansas Nebraska Act
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This print titled "KANSAS-NEBRASKA MAP, 1854" takes us back to a significant moment in American history. The image showcases a detailed map of the United States, specifically highlighting the Kansas and Nebraska territories as they appeared after the passage of the Kansas-Nebraska Act in 1854. The map serves as a visual representation of the political landscape during this tumultuous period known as antebellum America. The text accompanying it mentions key themes such as abolition, free soil, bleeding Kansas, and westward expansion. These elements reflect the intense debates surrounding slavery and its extension into new territories that ultimately led to the outbreak of the Civil War. The map's focus on Kansas and Nebraska is particularly noteworthy due to their strategic location within the Great Plains region. As settlers moved westward seeking opportunities for land ownership and economic prosperity, these territories became hotly contested battlegrounds between pro-slavery and anti-slavery factions. Through this historical lens, we gain insight into how territorial divisions fueled tensions across America before erupting into violent conflicts like Bleeding Kansas. This print not only captures an important moment in time but also invites viewers to delve deeper into understanding America's complex journey towards unity amidst division.
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