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Immigration
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During this era which was bigger? St. Louis or Kansas City
St. Louis
100
What was the name of the first African American collage in Missouri
Lincoln University
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The first homecoming football game was between the Tigers and what other team?
The Jayhawks
100
Name 3 countries that had a strong immigration presence in Missouri
Germany, Ireland, England, Switzerland, or Russia
200
Missouri and what other state became the first states to require a drivers license in 1903?
Massachusetts
200
The Assemblies of God's headquarters was established in 1918 in what city?
Springfield
200
What was Hallmark's, which originated in Missouri, original name?
The Hall Brothers
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What was the reason for the influx of Mexican immigration in Missouri between 1910-1920?
The Mexican Revolution
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What is the name of the largest railroad bridge in Missouri?
The Gascondy Bridge
300
What was the America Beautiful movement's purpose?
It initiated the making of many of the parks and boulevards filled with beautiful trees to weave beauty into the city.
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What was Jesse James doing when he was killed by Robert Ford in 1882?
Adjusting a picture on the wall
300
What year did Ellis Island open due to the influx of immigration in America
1892
(This didn't happen in Missouri but still played a major role in the immigration that happened here.)
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What is the name of one of America's first skyscrapers that was built in Missouri?
The Wainwright Building
400
Who was the first African American Women to become a millionare?
Annie Malone
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Why was the vigilante group the Baldknobbers named so
Because they had their first meeting on a bald knobbed hill near Kirbyville
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What was the area west of St. Louis called because of the strong German population their
Missouri Rhineland