The Civil War in Missouri Now Open Missouri may best reflect the
Civil War’s rending of our nation. Prior to the Civil War, the
state was bitterly divided between pro-slavery secessionists and
those determined to preserve the Union. The Missouri Compromise,
the Dred Scott Case and the Missouri-Kansas border conflicts
exposed the simmering tensions. Claimed by both the Union and
the Confederacy, two state governments grappled for control of
Missouri. Today, Missouri and its role in the Civil War continue
to generate controversy among… Show more Created by STLtoday.com
In conjunction with the exhibition, the Missouri History Museum
has launched a website, civilwarmo.org, which offers in-depth
information on the Civil War in Missouri. 5700 Lindell Blvd. St
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