As America moved further west, the landscape of the nation changed—literally and figuratively. The states joining the Union during this period were shaped by rugged frontier life, political compromises, and vast, untamed territories. Some were carved from land acquired through war and diplomacy, while others sprang up from territories long inhabited by indigenous nations. Their names, just like their histories, reflect this time of expansion, conflict, and ambition.
This part of the series picks up where we left off, starting with Missouri, the first state to be admitted following the Missouri Compromise, and continues as America pushed ever westward, building a new identity with each new state...
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