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	History Department, Missouri State University
		The History department and a consortium of local public school districts led by Republic are partners in a $983,000, three-year project to improve student performance in American History.
		History Day / (National History Day info) is for students in grades 6 though 12 in Congressional District 7.
		History Bowl is a contest in which teams of high school students try to quickly answer history questions.
	history.missouristate.edu (376 words)

	Saint Louis, Missouri Encyclopedia Article, Information, History and Biography @ Karr.net (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-31)
		The Saint Louis metropolitan area, which includes counties in the states of Missouri and Illinois, is the 18th largest in the United States, with a total population of 2,698,672 as of the 2000 census.
		Missouri was nominally a slave state, but its economy did not depend on slavery, and it never seceded from the Union.
		This area includes Saint Louis County (1,009,235), the independent City of Saint Louis (343,279), the Missouri counties of Saint Charles (320,734), Jefferson (210,397), Franklin (98,234), Lincoln (45,618) and Warren (27,809), and the Illinois counties of Madison (264,350), Saint Clair (259,132), Clinton (36,065), Monroe (30,491) and Jersey (22,320).
	www.karr.net /encyclopedia/Saint_Louis,_Missouri (6414 words)

	Today in History: August 10
		The question of Missouri's admission as a slave or free state led statesman Henry Clay to devise the Missouri Compromise of 1820, admitting Missouri as a slave state while admitting Maine as a free state, and prohibiting slavery in Louisiana Territory north of the parallel 36º 30', Missouri's southern border.
		Missouri was the westernmost state in the Union until Texas was granted statehood in 1845.
		Louis, located at the confluence of the Missouri and Mississippi rivers in the southeastern part of the state, was called the "Gateway to the West" because it served as a staging area for wagon trains in the nineteenth century.
	memory.loc.gov /ammem/today/aug10.html (779 words)

	The US50 - A guide to the fifty states
		Missouri was organized as a territory in 1812 and was admitted to the Union as the 24th state on August 10, 1821.
		Missouri was the second state (after Louisiana) of the Louisiana Purchase to be admitted to the Union.
		In 1820, the Missouri Compromise was passed whereby Missouri was to be admitted as a slave state and Maine as a free state.
	www.theus50.com /missouri/history.shtml (1079 words)

	History of Missouri City Texas
		Missouri City was the first town in the county to make use of natural gas, this being brought in by pipeline in 1926.
		The population of Missouri City was 4,136 in 1970 and grew 628% to 24,423 in 1980.
		Missouri City became a zoned city in 1981, and the City is proud of its progress in all areas.
	www.ci.mocity.tx.us /history/history.htm (996 words)

	History of St. Louis Neighborhoods
		Much has been written of the history of the City as a whole but the Community Development Agency presents this as one of the volumes that tell the story of the neighborhoods, one by one, in detail.
		These locality histories will give them a view as to how their neighborhoods came to be through the stories of the development of its land, its changing use and residents.
		These histories are presented by the Community Development Agency to tell the readers the stories of their neighborhoods and thus heighten interst in their general betterment, rehabilitation and restoration.
	stlouis.missouri.org /neighborhoods/history (270 words)

	Earthquake Hazards Program: Earthquake History of Missouri
		The written record of earthquakes in Missouri prior to the nineteenth century is virtually nonexistent; however, there is a geologic evidence that the New Madrid seismic zone has had a long history of activity.
		Whatever the seismic history of the region may have been before the first Europeans arrived, after December 16, 1811, there could be no doubt about the area's potential to generate severe earthquakes.
		In the small town of New Madrid, about 290 kilometers south of St. Louis, residents were aroused from their sleep by the rocking of their cabins, the cracking of timbers, the clatter of breaking dishes and tumbling furniture, the rattling of falling chimneys, and the crashing of falling trees.
	neic.usgs.gov /neis/states/missouri/missouri_history.html (992 words)

	History of Missouri's State Park System - Missouri State Parks and Historic Sites, MoDNR (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-31)
		This mission is to preserve and interpret the finest examples of Missouri's natural landscapes; to preserve and interpret the finest examples of Missouri's cultural landmarks; and to provide healthy and enjoyable outdoor recreation opportunities for all Missourians and visitors to Missouri.
		In 1984, Missouri voters again showed their support by approving a sales tax to be used for state parks and soil and water conservation efforts in Missouri.
		The history of the park system that is being written now will continue to reflect the strong traditions that have developed from years of strong public guidance.
	www.mostateparks.com /history.htm (1522 words)

	Missouri on Encyclopedia.com (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-31)
		MISSOURI [Missouri] river, c.2,565 mi (4,130 km) long (including its Jefferson-Beaverhead-Red Rock headstream), the longest river of the United States and the principal tributary of the Mississippi River.
		The principal headwaters of the Missouri are the Jefferson, Madison, and Gallatin rivers, which rise high in the Rocky Mts., SW Mont., and join to form the Missouri near Three Forks, Mont. The Missouri's upper course flows north through scenic mountain terrain including Gate of the Mountains, a deep gorge.
		The Yellowstone and Platte rivers are the Missouri's chief tributaries.
	www.encyclopedia.com /html/section/MissouriR_History.asp (1495 words)

	Missouri, state, United States: History
		Missouri's recorded history begins in the latter half of the 17th cent.
		Mormon immigrants came to settle Missouri in the 1830s, but their opposition to slavery and their growing numbers made them unwelcome and they were driven from the state in 1839.
		The proslavery forces in Missouri became very active in trying to win Kansas for the slave cause and contributed to the violence and disorder that tore the territory apart in the years just prior to the Civil War.
	www.factmonster.com /ce6/us/A0859686.html (1013 words)

	Missouri
		The written record of earthquakes in Missouri prior to the nineteenth century is virtually nonexistent; however, there is a geologic evidence that the New Madrid seismic zone has had a long history of activity.
		Whatever the seismic history of the region may have been before the first Europeans arrived, after December 16, 1811, there could be no doubt about the area's potential to generate severe earthquakes.
		In the small town of New Madrid, about 290 kilometers south of St. Louis, residents were aroused from their sleep by the rocking of their cabins, the cracking of timbers, the clatter of breaking dishes and tumbling furniture, the rattling of falling chimneys, and the crashing of falling trees.
	earthquake.usgs.gov /regional/states/missouri/history.php (953 words)

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		Since Missouri was largely agricultural, most slaves were employed in the fertile bottom lands which bordered the Mississippi and Missouri rivers and their tributaries.
		Missouri slaves were used in a wide variety of tasks.
		Consequently, Missouri's institutions, both social and legal, constantly reminded the fl man he was property not a human being.
	www.umsl.edu /services/library/blackstudies/slavery.htm (1595 words)

	The Art History of Missouri: Thomas Hart Benton
		It is The Social History of the State of Missouri in the Missouri state Capitol.
		Missouri was the starting point of many trails that led pioneers westward.
		Over the three doors in the Missouri House of Representatives lounge, Benton illustrated the legend of "Frankie and Johnny." This barroom scene is a memorial to the famed lover's quarrel in the late 1880's in St. Louis that ended in murder.
	www.geocities.com /SoHo/Exhibit/5437/Benton.html (1252 words)

	History of Missouri and Illinois Territority 1808-1815
		Since research pertaining to early Missouri Territorial forts are usually general and lacking in detail, their physical descriptions can be confusing and inaccurate.
		Built in the summer of 1813, Fort Independence was erected by the Missouri Rangers under the advisement of the inhabitants of Fort Howard, to observe the Indian movements on the Mississippi river.
		Because of the agreement between General William Clark and the Sac and Fox Indians of the Missouri river, a trading post was established on the Little Moniteau creek, located upriver from present-day Jefferson City, Missouri.
	usregular0.tripod.com /warof1812/id3.html (3707 words)

	Mormons and Danites: The Historical Background in Missouri
		The setting in Missouri, the activities of mobs and militias, and the Mormon effort at self-defense are outlined, along with background on the development of the infamous Danites.
		Even the antagonistic testimony of John Corrill (who wrote a history after leaving the Church) during the Missouri trial shows that Joseph did not understand the Danites to have an agenda of aggression, but encouraged them to be lawful and work for defensive goals.
		In the fall of 1838, with old settlers in Missouri swearing to drive the Mormons out rather than permit them to become a political majority and with LDS leaders declaring that they would fight before again seeing their rights trampled, northwestern Missouri was in a state of war (see Missouri Conflict).
	www.jefflindsay.com /LDSFAQ/FQ_Missouri.shtml (15516 words)

	SOS, Missouri - State Archives Missouri History
		Guide to African American History at the Missouri State Archives
		What is the history of the Missouri state capitol?
		History in Hand: Four Pivotal Missouri Elections (Feature story from the 2005-2006 Official Manual)
	www.sos.mo.gov /archives/history (198 words)

	Amazon.com: A History of Missouri: 1875 To 1919 (History of Missouri): Books (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-31)
		A History of Missouri: 1820 To 1860 by Perry McCandless
		Focusing on social, economic, and political life, Volume IV of A History of Missouri provides an in-depth analysis of both rural Missouri and urban development during a time of rapid growth and change in the state.
		Indeed, the book is what it purports to be, a thorough-going history of the Show-me State, and it exhibits a good feeling for the state and its people."--Journal of Southern History --This text refers to the Paperback edition.
	www.amazon.com /exec/obidos/tg/detail/-/0826211127?v=glance (607 words)

	Missouri Historical Society - Saint Louis Forest Park (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-31)
		The Missouri Historical Society was established in 1866 to rescue "from oblivion the early history of the city and the state." In 1913, it moved into the newly constructed Jefferson Memorial Building.
		The Missouri History Museum Library and Research Center, located at 225 South Skinker in the former United Hebrew Synagogue, was renovated and opened in 1991.
		It houses a research library open to the public with a comprehensive collection focusing on the history of the St. Louis region, the state of Missouri and the American West.
	www.slfp.com /ForestParkMHS.htm (327 words)

	History Of Belton Missouri, Cass County Missouri History, Missouri History, Cass County History, Belton Missouri History
		History Of Belton Missouri, Cass County Missouri History, Missouri History, Cass County History, Belton Missouri History
		Located in the southern part of Johnson County, Kansas, it was deeded to the Shawnees in the Treaty of May 10, 1844.
		It is on display in a carriage house located next to the Old City Hall, 512 Main St. Belton, Missouri.
	www.mainstreetbelton.com /HistoryofMainStreetBeltonMissouri.htm (1181 words)

	SOS, Missouri - State Archives Missouri History FAQ - Origin of"Show-Me"Slogan
		The slogan is not official, but is common throughout the state and is used on Missouri license plates.
		The most widely known legend attributes the phrase to Missouri's U.S. Congressman Willard Duncan Vandiver, who served in the United States House of Representatives from 1897 to 1903.
		A miner's strike had been in progress for some time in the mid-1890s, and a number of miners from the lead districts of southwest Missouri had been imported to take the places of the strikers.
	www.sos.mo.gov /archives/history/slogan.asp (302 words)

	(NHD Curriculum)
		To be eligible for these special prizes, your entry must be one of the three from your region to advance to state, you must complete the Special Prize Application form included in your "regional winners packet," and you must return it to the state office before the stated deadline.
		Members of the AAUW of Missouri led by their state historian are judges for this award which is limited to junior individual exhibit and performance categories.
		Shoemaker, secretary and director of the State Historical Society of Missouri (1915-1960), created this $150.00 cash award to support the advancement of Missouri history in the universities, colleges, and high schools throughout the state.
	www.umsystem.edu /whmc/nhd/nhdspecprizes.html (1197 words)

	MISSOURI FAMILY HISTORY
		Everyone, family historian or not, is urged to speak with the old folks in his or her family, make and save careful notes, and caption the pictures in their family album.
		Anyone who seeks to learn of his or her family history is urged to join their local genealogical or historical society very early in his or her research, and, unless all their ancestors are from one limited area, also join a regional or state society.
		The time has arrived for microfilm copies of the Missouri vital records (72 years old or older), and indexes at the State Vital Records Office in the Department of Health to be made available to the public at the State Archives.
	www.rollanet.org /~bdoerr/Mo.htm (837 words)

	The Art History of Missouri
		If there is an artist that you would like to see more pictures from or a city that you would like to see the art history within, just click in the picture under their information.
		Kansas City is a great place to find much of the history of Missouri art.
		There are many other cities that have strong contributions to the art history of Missouri.
	www.geocities.com /SoHo/Exhibit/5437 (1742 words)

	Local Catholic Church History and Catholic Ancestors - Missouri
		The geographic area of Missouri is in the ecclesiastical province of St. Louis which includes the Archdiocese of St.
		Louis (Missouri) and Dioceses of Jefferson City, Kansas City-St. Joseph and Springfield-Cape Girardeau (Missouri).
		History of the Archdiocese of St. Louis, by John J. Tannrath, from The Catholic Encyclopedia, Volume XIII,1912 by Robert Appleton Company,Online Edition Copyright © 1999 by Kevin Knight.
	home.att.net /~Local_Catholic/CatholicUS-StLouisMO.htm (1935 words)

	iTypeUSA Missouri Guides: Education, Life, Economy, and Tourism
		Take Kansas City, through which runs the muddy Missouri River, dividing the town as sharply as a well-cut suit, and its residents equally so: The controversy over which side is best may never end.
		Then there's East St. Louis, which isn't in Missouri at all but is nestled against the Illinois banks of the Mississippi River (there seems to be a river theme going here).
		Yes, it must be the rivers, which have been as much a part of Missouri history as its romance with the Old West.
	missouri.itypeusa.com (226 words)

	UED73 A History of Missouri's Counties, County Seats and Courthouse Squares, MU Extension
		A History of Missouri's Counties, County Seats and Courthouse Squares
		This history, published in hardback, is a tribute to ordinary people, common occurrences and everyday life in Missouri throughout the state's history.
		The book draws from many local and county histories to summarize decisions Missourians made that have affected county government, the location and planning of county seats, and the architecture on courthouse squares.
	muextension.missouri.edu /xplor/uedivis/ue0073.htm (219 words)

	Nevada Daily Mail: Story: Fiedler to share history of Missouri's POW camps (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-31)
		Fiedler has always had an interest in history, but from a unique standpoint.
		Interpreters were few and their services were more directly needed in the war effort on the front lines, not in Missouri.
		"This was a remarkable chapter of Missouri history and I wanted to capture that in some sense and put it down for other people who may have that same wonder and interest that I had."
	www.nevadadailymail.com /story/1078212.html (811 words)

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