Topics in Kansas History: Politics & Government

Populism

During its first 50 years of statehood, Kansas provided fertile soil for third party movements. Many parties attracted support during the 1870s and 1880s. Farmers and small business people turned to these reform groups when it appeared their interests were being ignored. read more

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• "Cementing His Political Views: S.P. Dinsmoor and the Garden of Eden," Summer 2001

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