It was admitted to the Union as a slave-state as part of the Missouri Compromise of 1820. Missouri's Southern border was then adopted as the reference-point for all new states. North of this line, slavery would be illegal.
In 1818, Missouri requested admittance to the Union as a slave state. This became a national controversy, but under the Missouri Compromise, both Maine and Missouri became states. Missouri became the 24th US state on August 10, 1821.
In 1818, Missouri requested admittance to the Union as a slave state. This became a national controversy, but under the Missouri Compromise, both Maine and Missouri became states. Missouri became the 24th US state on August 10, 1821.
It was a more northern state that wanted slavery. Issues over slavery were intense and this led to the Missouri compromise. This allowed for Missouri to enter the union as a slave state and allowed Maine to enter as a free state.
Missouri became a state in August of 1821.
Missouri was a part of what is known as The Louisiana Purchase, acquired from France on April 30th, 1803. It achieved statehood on August 10, 1821.
Because of the Indians
The Missouri Compromise allowed Maine and Missouri to enter the United States. Maine would be a free states, while Missouri would be a slave state.
The United States gained possession of Illinois through the Northwest Territory Ordinance of 1787. The state of Illinois was first Native American, then French, but after the French and Indian War in 1763 it was awarded to the British. After the American Revolution it belonged to the United States.
Under the Missouri Compromise of 1820 Missouri was admitted as a slave state and Maine as a free state.
The Missouri Compromise of 1820 allowed a slave state into the union when alternated with a free state. The compromise allowed Missouri to enter the US as a slave state and part of Massachusetts was divided to allow the entrance of Maine into the US as a free state.
Missouri as a slave state and Maine as a free state.
No. Missouri is a state in the United States.
Kentucky is south of Illinois.
Yes, Missouri was admitted to the United States in 1821. Missouri was the 24th state out of the 50 states we now have.
Missouri Missouri joined the United States as the 24th state in 1821.
The Missouri Compromise allowed Maine and Missouri to enter the United States. Maine would be a free states, while Missouri would be a slave state.
No oceans border the state of Missouri. It's located in the middle of the United States of America.
One can find the city Hinckley in the state of Missouri. This can be found on a map of the United States of America or a map of the state of Missouri.
Chicago is not a state. Chicago (in the state of Illinois) is the third most populous city in the United States. Both Idaho and Missouri are US States.
Under the Missouri Compromise of 1820 Missouri was admitted as a slave state and Maine as a free state.
The Virgin Islands. They are a possession of the United States, but they are not a state. Vinland is a site in Newfoundland, Canada.
115 (including the independent city of St Louis)
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