Missouri Becomes a State

2. The state of being diverse; variety; Missouri's population became more diverse as new settlers arrived.
3. The action of speaking or acting on behalf of someone; Missouri's entry into the Union allowed it to have representatives in Congress.
5. The formal approval or confirmation of a treaty, contract, or agreement; Missouri's constitution required ratification by the people.
8. Laws or legal provisions enacted by a governing body; the process of creating laws in Missouri after it became a state.
9. The state of being independent; Missouri sought independence from territorial governance to become a self-governing state.
11. The act of allowing someone to enter; in this context, it refers to Missouri being accepted as a state in the United States.
12. The land that forms the outer edge of a settled area; Missouri was part of the American frontier during its early history.
13. A person who is among the first to settle in a new area; many pioneers moved to Missouri during its early statehood.
15. A written document that outlines the fundamental principles and structures of a government; Missouri's state constitution was created when it became a state.

1. The movement of people from one place to another; many settlers migrated to Missouri during its transition to statehood.
4. The authority of a state to govern itself; Missouri gained sovereignty when it became a state.
6. Relating to a city or town, especially its administration; civic responsibilities increased for citizens in Missouri after statehood.
7. A defined area of land under the jurisdiction of a government; Missouri was originally a territory before becoming a state.
10. The action of adding something larger, especially territory; refers to Missouri's addition to the United States as a state.
14. The system of production, distribution, and consumption of goods and services; Missouri's economy evolved as it became a state.