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    Illinois‚ a free state‚ and then Wisconsin territory‚ where the Missouri Compromise of 1820 prohibited slavery. Scott lived in Wisconsin with his master‚ Dr. John Emerson‚ for several years before returning to Missouri‚ a slave state. In 1846‚ after Emerson died‚ Scott sued his master’s widow for his freedom on the grounds that he had lived as a resident of a free state and territory. He won his suit in a lower court‚ but the Missouri supreme court reversed the decision. Scott appealed the decision

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    expansion began when Missouri wanted to join the union as a slave state. Missouri‚ which was part of the Louisiana Purchase‚ which was part of the Northwest Ordinance. The Northwest Ordinance stopped slavery in the Northwest Territories. In 1817‚ when Missouri applied to the Union as a slave state‚ the issue of anti-slavery vs. pro slavery came up. In 1819‚ Maine applied to become a free state. A compromise was then reached‚ so that Maine would enter as a free state‚ while Missouri would enter as a slave

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    The Mormon Extermination in Missouri Some people search their whole lives looking for something to fulfill them‚ to give meaning‚ and to find purpose. Some go to their graves never finding it‚ but for others‚ they find that meaning and yearn to share it with others. In 1830‚ The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints was established by a man named Joseph Smith in New York. The members of this church soon received the nickname “Mormons” because of their adherence and belief to The Book of Mormon

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    moved due to westward expansion and there was an average number 2 to 6 inhabitants per square mile. The problem was whether or not slavery would be allowed in the new western states discussed in every conversation about the frontier. In 1820‚ the Missouri Compromise (F)

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    his family. He moved to St. Louis with them in 1830 and was sold to John Emerson‚ a military doctor. They went to Illinois and the Wisconsin territory where the Missouri Compromise of 1820 prohibited slavery. Dred Scott married and had two daughters. John Emerson married Irene Sanford. In 1842‚ they all returned to St. Louis‚ Missouri. John Emerson died the next year. In 1846‚ Scotts sued Irene Emerson for their freedom. The Scott’s stay in free territories gave them the ability to sue for their

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    CHAPTER II Type Private Industry Hospitality Founded 1973 in Sikeston‚ Missouri Products Hotels Employees 4‚000 (2010) Website druryhotels.com (USA) COMPANY PROFILE Company History It all started on a small farm in the Bootheel of Southeast Missouri back in the 1940’s. Kelso‚ Missouri‚ to be exact. Maybe you’ve heard of the famous kettle beef and chicken & dumplings served at every wedding reception held at the Kelso Knights of Columbus Hall for the past half century. Maybe not

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    this specific time period‚ I could not resist the urge of writing a review about a timeless film that is centered on the one-hundredth years anniversary of the Louisiana Purchase. Meet Me in St. Louis take place in the year of 1903 in St. Louis‚ Missouri. The main historical significance was the World’s Fair that celebrated the Centennial of the Louisiana Purchase‚ a territory sold by France to the US in 1803 comprising of the western part of the Mississippi valley. The movie is overall extremely

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    The Missouri Compromise was created in 1820 to put an end to the conflict between the slave and non-slave states‚ however‚ it only caused the conflict to worsen. The dispute began to get worse and worse‚ eventually making the sectionalism between the North and South increase. The Missouri Compromise ignited sectionalism within the United States‚ which further contributed to a terrible War. In 1820‚ Missouri was petitioning to become a slave state‚ however‚ the imbalance of power in the south was

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    take detailed notes on “medicine‚ Indian customs‚ and values… crime‚ suicide‚ and intoxication… native American worship practices‚ sacred objects‚ and burial rituals.” The expedition struggled during the winter‚ when they were exploring the Upper Missouri region. Progress was made though‚ when one village smoked with Clark. Later‚ Lewis and Clark also promised to bring different tribes American made goods. Lewis and Clark also tried to help settle differences between some tribes‚ such as a peace treaty

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    Chi Chapter of the Pi Kappa Alpha Fraternity‚ at Missouri State University‚ living space in the premises located at the commonly known address of 1117 E. Elm Street in Springfield‚ Missouri (the Chapter House or House herein)‚ for the period beginning August 1‚ 2017‚ and ending July 31‚ 2018‚ all in accordance with the below provisions. Student agrees and understands that Baxter Hall Properties‚ Inc.‚ a non-profit corporation is the state of Missouri (House Corporation herein)‚ is the landlord to which

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