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Which year was the U.S. Constitution ratified?
1789
Which major event significantly impacted Missouri's economy during the Great Depression?
The Dust Bowl's devastating effects on agriculture
How many articles are in the original U.S. Constitution?
7
What was Harry S. Truman's position before becoming President of the United States?
Governor of Missouri
What is the minimum age requirement to become President of the United States?
35 years
Which Missouri city becomes known as a major hub for jazz music in the 1920s and 1930s?
Kansas City
Which branch of governments has the power to declare war?
Legislative Branch
What major infrastructure project was completed in Missouri during the 1920s?
The Lake of the Ozarks
What is the term length for Supreme Court Justices?
Life Tenure
Which Missouri industy experienced significant growth during World War II?
Aircraft manufacturing
Which amendment protects freedom of speech, religion, press, and assembly?
First Admendment
What significant political machine operated in Kansas City during the period?
The Prendergast Machine
How many senators represent each state?
2
Which natural disaster severely impacted St. Louis in 1927?
A tornado
What is the process of adding an amendment to the constitution called?
Ratification
What major highway development begin in Missouri during the 1920s?
Route 66
What is not a requirement to become a U.S. senator?
Must have served in state government
Which Missouri native became a famous World War II general?
A. George Patton
B. Douglas MacArthur
C. Omar Bradley
D. John Pershing
Omar Bradley
What is the minimum number of states needed to ratify a Constitutional amendment?
38 states
What significant change occurred in Missouri's agriculture during the 1930s?
Introduction of soybeans as a major crop
When was the U.S. Constitution signed?
September 17, 1787
Which major sports franchise moved to Missouri in 1954, marking a significant cultural shift for the state?
Kansas City Athletics
How many delegates signed the Constitution?
39 delegates
Which state was the first to ratify the Constitution?
Delaware
What Significant Civil rights milestone occurred in Missouri in 1954?
Missouri public schools were officially desegregated