Moving the Capital of Nebraska

This clip visits the Lincoln, Nebraska (NE) home of Thomas P. Kennard, who played an instrumental role in moving the state capital to the city.

This bellringer visits the Kennard House in Lincoln, NE to study the history behind the state's decision to move the capital from Omaha.

Describe the early history of the town of Lancaster (now Lincoln).
According to the clip, why was the state capital moved from Omaha?
What role did Thomas Kennard play in the moving of the capital?
How did Thomas Kennard convince the state legislature that a move to Lancaster was not a "harebrained scheme?" How is the Kennard House an example of this?