2.  Originally occupied by mound builders. Tribes included Missouri, Osage, Fox  French first to explore area & claim for French government  Gave up territory to Spain  Napoléon reclaims for France  Sells to the United states in 1803

4.  Fine land = many settlers  Leads to trouble with Native Americans  Many bloody attacks

5.  1818 MO applies admission to U.S.  Leads to MO Compromise http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tgELv4 aNHjQ Missouri admitted to Union August 10, 1821 as 24 th State!

6.  Has had 3 capitals. Today: Jefferson City  Independence, MO began Santa Fe Trail & Oregon Trail  Many Civil War battles fought in MO  Slavery hot topic  MO stayed with Union  http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Sukn_bIawmI http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Sukn_bIawmI

7.  World Wars help industry grow  Rich soil, favorable climate, many resources  Today nation’s leading producer of:  Soybeans  Corn  SHOW ME STATE!