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- Capital: Jefferson City
- Demonym: Missourian
- Governor: Matt BluntOfficial Site: Matt Blunt
- Population: 5,842,713 (2006 Estimate)U.S. Census Bureau: Missouri
- Founded: August 10, 1821
- Time zone: Central : UTC-6/-5
- Major cities: Kansas City, St. Louis Springfield, Independence, Columbia, Lee's Summit and Saint Joseph
- Motto: Salus populi suprema lex esto (United We Stand, Divided We Fall)
- Nickname: Show Me State
- Highest point: Taum Sauk Mountain
- Lowest point: Saint Francis River
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Early history
Missouri was part of the Louisiana Purchase in 1803, sold to the United States from France for $15 million dollars. In 1821 Missouri developed its first Constitution, and was admitted as a slave state under the Missouri Compromise.Famed explorers Lewis and Clark began their historical journey from Missouri to the Pacific Ocean.
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Industry and agriculture
The major industries of Missouri are aerospace, chemicals, printing/publishing, electrical equipment, transportation equipment, food processing, light manufacturing, limestone, and beer.Missouri is ranked sixth in the nation for its production of hogs, and seventh for cattle. Other agricultural mainstays are soybeans, dairy products, hay, corn, chicken, sorghum, and eggs. Missouri boasts more farms than any other state with the exception of Texas.
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Geography
The Mississippi River defines the eastern border of the state. The Missouri River runs West to East, almost connecting the two largest cities of Kansas City and St. Louis. Both are used for transportation, as St. Louis is a hub for barge traffic.Missouri has over 6000 recorded caves, second only to Kentucky.
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Missouri Questions
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When was the Missouri Compromise repealed? 2 AnswersIt was officially canceled by the 13th Amendment to the US Constitution, which prohibited slavery in all of the United States. The Amendment was ratified on Dec... read more -
Why is Kansas City in Missouri and not Kansas? 3 AnswersBecause the map of the U.S. was drawn out before areas were populated. So, geographical features were used to determine the borders of most states. In Kansa... read more
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Coach Mangino - Take Out All Your Frustration on Missouri. Pound Them Into Kitty Cats! Make Them Pay For Attacking Kansas in 1856. #kansas
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Coach Mangino - Take Out All Your Frustration on Missouri. Pound Them Into Kitty Cats! Make Them Pay For Attacking Kansas in 1856. #kansas
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@rachreinert ahh im jealous :) its cold in missouri :(
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or come to @johnnystavernpv for a pint and avoid the muss. RT @KCTV5 Missouri Preps For Thanksgiving Travelers: http://bit.ly/61lDgx
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Staff Client Auditor, Government Audit Services at Express Scripts - Missouri #in #jobs http://bit.ly/4snAxt
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