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Chapter 5: Becoming a State
Step 1. Questions
Pioneers began to travel to Missouri and settle here after Lewis and Clark’s expedition. Eventually, these pioneers wanted their territory to become a state. Describe the compromise that led to Missouri becoming a state and the results of its statehood. What happened to the population of Missouri? Why did it become so popular in the 1840s?
Research the early history of Missouri. Here are some questions to guide your research.
- What are some of the key points of the Missouri Compromise?
- Why was the capital of Missouri moved to Jefferson City?
- What effect did westward expansion have on Missouri?
- What made some people stay in Missouri rather than traveling west?
- What happened to Missouri during the Gold Rush?
To begin, visit the Internet sites listed in Step 2. You may also choose to visit a library, read an encyclopedia, or look at an atlas. Then follow Step 3 to write your report.
Step 2. Research
Research answers for the questions you were asked in Step 1. Visit these Web sites. Take notes about them on this page, too!
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