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| Capital | Topeka | ||||
| Largest city | Wichita | ||||
| Language official |
English | ||||
| others | Some Spanish speakers, German | ||||
| President | G. Hartshorn Hodges | ||||
| Vice-President | no current Vice-President | ||||
| Independence | September1867
Recognized by USA in the Treaty of Saint John, January 1869 | ||||
| Currency | Kansas dollar (divided into 100 cents) | ||||
The Free Republic of Kansas was founded in 1867 due to American aggression and retraction of statehood. Samuel J. Crawford was appointed President. He chose former Chief Justice of Kansas (US senator *here*) Robert Crozier as his Vice-President. Kansas often allies itself with the Western Federation and has considered joining the federation on occasions.
Political Parties[]
Kansas National Party (Republican)
- Conservative, pro-Western Federation
- Most popular party; comparable to the Republican Party in "Our Time"
Kansas Popular Party (Democrat)
- Liberal, pro-Canada, Britain
Union League
- Liberal, pro-US
- Considers reunion with United States beneficial for business interests.
Presidents[]
See list of Presidents.
Cabinet[]
Officially known as 'His Excellency's Honourable Cabinet for the Administration of the Free Republic of Kansas. Comprised of a Minister for the Army, a Secretary of State, a Treasurer, an Attorney-General, a Secretary of Agriculture and a Secretary of Commerce.