Miner Chapter 5: The Bone and Sinew of the State

This chapter starts out discussing some of the early innovators of Kansas. Kansas was not a backwards state when it came to new products. From the airplane to the car and telephone, Kansans were eager to obtain these new luxuries. Soon, Kansas began to develop its educational system, recreation facilities and public works proving that Kansas was a place to be.

I think it is important to study this time in Kansas history because it helps students appreciate Kansas today and see their home from a new perspective. I would probably break the information in this chapter into smaller chunks and focus on one topic. Having students compare this time of innovation to the results we see today (the airline industry for example).