Kansas ACLS Certification and Recertification

KANSAS ACLS CERTIFICATION AND RECERTIFICATION

About Kansas

Kansas became the 34th state in 1861. The state capitol of Kansas is Topeka with a population of 121,946 people (2005 Census). Wichita is the largest city in the state, with people 354,865 people (2005 Census). The total population of Kansas is 2,853,118 people (2010 Census). Kansas is comprised of 81,815 square miles of hilly plains in the east, prairie in the north and midsection, and high plains in the west. The state flower is the sunflower. The state bird is the western meadowlark. The first explorer to the Kansas area was Spanish explorer Francisco de Coronado in 1541.

Sieur de la Salle claimed a large portion of the land that is now Kansas in 1682. During the nineteenth century, the territory changed hands several times between Spain, France, and eventually the United States. Famed explorers Lewis and Clark, Zebulon Pike, and others visited the area during the early nineteenth century. The first permanent settlements established by white people were outposts at Fort Leavenworth, Scott, and Riley. These outposts were designed to ensure the protection of travelers along the Santa Fe and Oregon Trials.

Kansas was a conflict in itself just before the Civil War with pro and anti slavery movements becoming aggressive toward one another. It was during this time that Iowa became known as Bleeding Kansas. Kansas is a land of farmland, oil wells, livestock, and agriculture. Wichita is also one of the leading aircraft manufacturing hubs in the United States. The state also plays an important part in other manufacturing endeavors including petroleum and mining.

Kansas is rich in Indian history and “old west” history. Old settlements and recreations give tourists the chance to step back in time and see Dodge City as it once was. There is also a library and museum in honor of former President Eisenhower. The before mentioned forts are also popular historic sites. There are several prominent historical figures and famous people from Kansas including Walter Chrysler, Robert Dole, Amelia Earhart, Buster Keaton, Gale Sayers, and many others.