Mo. (Noun)
Meaning
A midwestern state in central United States; a border state during the American Civil War, Missouri was admitted to the Confederacy without actually seceding from the Union.
Classification
Nouns denoting spatial position.
Examples
- The Missouri Compromise was a landmark decision that attempted to balance the power between slave and free states, including Mo.
- The Battle of Lexington in 1861 was a pivotal conflict in Mo. during the American Civil War.
- Missouri, or Mo., played a significant role in the Underground Railroad, helping thousands of enslaved people escape to freedom.
- Located in the heart of Mo., the Gateway Arch is a symbol of the state's rich history and culture.
- During the Civil War, Mo. was a crucial border state, with many of its citizens fighting for the Confederacy despite the state remaining in the Union.