Willing to Die for Freedom - Character 1
Voting in Kansas Territory, 1854-1861
Could freestaters vote legally in Kansas Territory?
Yes, but only if they were men.
Any white male resident of the territory over the age of 21 could vote.
Could freestaters vote legally in Kansas Territory?
Yes, but only if they were men.
Any white male resident of the territory over the age of 21 could vote.
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