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1858– Voters in Kansas overwhelmingly ratify an antislavery constitution. 

 

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1863 - The Colored Convention of the State of Kansas, was held at Leavenworth, Kansas. This convention continued in session until October 16th, 1863. (See: Proceedings of the Colored Convention of the State of Kansas, Held at Leavenworth, October 13th, 14th, 15th, and 16th, 1863) 

 

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1857 – The Lecompton Constitutional Convention meets at Constitution Hall in Lecompton, Kansas. The convention would continue until November 8, 1857. Boycotted by free soilers, the group adopts a proslavery constitution. 

 

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