Missouri Scavenger Hunt
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Malarie Fennell
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St. Charles served as the capital
city when Missouri was first made a state. In 1821 Jefferson City was chosen to be the capital of the new state. What is the state capital?
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The largest city in Missouri is
Kansas City. It was founded in 1838. It has a population of more than
500,000 people. What is the largest city in Missouri?
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Missouri does not have an official nickname, however “the Show Me State” has been a popular nickname since 1899. It is used on state license plates. Other nicknames include “the
Cave State” and “Mother of the West.” What is a nickname for Missouri?
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With over 6 million residents Missouri ranks 18th largest in population among the fifty states. What is Missouri’s ranking in population?
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Missouri’s flag has equal horizontal stripes of red, then white, then blue. In the center is the State Seal surrounded by 24 stars. Describe the state flag.
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On August 10, 1821, Missouri became the 24th state of the United States of America. When did Missouri become a state?
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Missouri is a middle-sized state. It is the 21st largest. Twenty-nine states are smaller
than Missouri. What is the state’s ranking in area?
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Missouri provides many food products for the United States and other countries. Some important products include cattle, soybeans, hogs, dairy products, corn, poultry, and eggs. What are some important products for Missouri?
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Iowa is in the Mid-West region of the United States. This region includes Ohio, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Michigan, Minnesota, Kansas, Nebraska, North Dakota, South Dakota, and Wisconsin. In which region of the USA is Missouri located?
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The states neighboring Missouri include Iowa to the north, Illinois, Kentucky, and Tennessee to the east, Arkansas to the south, and Oklahoma, Kansas, and Nebraska to the west. The Mississippi River runs along Missouri’s entire eastern border. Name a neighbor of Missouri.
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The Missouri quarter shows Lewis and Clark returning to St. Louis down the Missouri River, with the Gateway Arch in the background. The quarter says "Corps of Discovery 1804-2004.“ What is pictured on the state quarter?
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Ste. Genevieve is the oldest city in Missouri. Its population was only 4,410 in 2010. It was founded in 1735 by French Canadian settlers. It was the first town established west of the Mississippi River. What is the oldest city in Missouri?
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President Harry S. Truman was born in Lamar, Missouri on May 8, 1884. He was elected as the 33rd president and he served from 1945 – 1953. He did not have a middle name only the initial S. Which president was born in Missouri ?
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Missouri is named for the Missouri River. The Missouri River’s name came from the Native American tribe named the Missouri. The word "missouri“ means “those who have dugout canoes.“ How did Missouri get its name?
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The Gateway Arch, known as the "Gateway to the West", is the tallest structure (630 feet or 192 meters) in Missouri. It was designed in 1947 and built between 1963 and October 1965. Name a famous landmark in Missouri.
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When it was created in 1931, the Lake of the Ozarks was the largest man-made lake in the United States and one of the largest in the world. Name an important body of water in Missouri.
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The eastern bluebird became the state bird of Missouri on March 30, 1927. Many of these birds are seen
throughout Missouri each year from early spring until late November. What is the state bird?
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The blossom of the hawthorn became the state flower on March 16, 1923. The hawthorn is a woody plant that can be as tall as 20 feet (about 7 m). It belongs to the rose family. What is the state flower?
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It is not clear who wrote the music for the Missouri Waltz. The words were written by James Royce Shannon. It was adopted as the state song on June 30, 1949, while Harry S. Truman from Missouri was president. What is the state song?
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Missouri’s state motto is a Latin phrase."Salus populi suprema lex esto " means “The welfare of the people shall be the supreme law.” The state motto is found on the state flag and the Great State Seal. What is Missouri’s state motto (in English)?
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St. Charles served as the capital
city when Missouri was first made a state. In 1821 Jefferson City was chosen to be the capital of the new state. What is the state capital?
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