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Primary
US National Archives

Our Documents: The Kansas Nebraska Act

For Students 9th - 10th
An outstanding, interactive copy of the Kansas-Nebraska Act, the legislation that repealed the Missouri Compromise. Historical context included, as well as links to larger images, a typed transcript, and a downloadable PDF file.
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Website
Kansas Historical Society

Willing to Die for Freedom: Look Back at Kansas Territory

For Students 9th - 10th
This online exhibit teaches you about "Bleeding Kansas." Follow the hyperlinks to obtain a wealth of information.
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Website
PBS

Pbs: American Experience: John Brown's Holy War: Pottawatomie Massacre

For Students 9th - 10th
PBS provides information on John Brown's involvement in the Pottawatomie Massacre and the reasons behind the massacre.
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Handout
Other

Kansas Cyclopedia of State History: Pottawatomie Massacre

For Students 9th - 10th
Describes the Pottawatomie Massacre which was John Brown's plan to drive the pro-slavers out of the area. From a 1912 encyclopedia.
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Website
Curated OER

National Park Service: Fort Scott National Historic Site: Bleeding Kansas

For Students 9th - 10th
Discusses the effects of the Kansas-Nebraska Act. In particular, the site details incidents from the period known as "Bleeding Kansas."
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Handout
The History Place

The History Place: The Kansas Nebraska Act

For Students 9th - 10th
This site from The History Place talks about the Kansas Nebraska Act and the effects caused by its creation. The information is brief but very helpful for the subject.