State of Missouri The Show Me State Gateway to the West Anmol Kapoor Teacher: Mrs. Walther
Missouri Comes from an Indian tribe Means “Towns of large canoes” Has two nicknames
Eastern Bluebird Made state bird in 1927 Eats insects and small fruits Symbol of happiness
Crataegus Punctata o a.k.a. Hawthorn Blossom o Produces red fruit o Used in herbal medicines
Famous People George Washington Carver taught farmers Civil rights leader Roy Wilkins Dred Scott the protesting slave
Amazing Places Kansas City is a major transportation center Onondaga Cave State Park has rock formations American Jazz Museum celebrates history of jazz
Missouri’s Location Missouri borders eight states Missouri is in central United States Because of location, it has tornadoes
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