The First State Entirely West of the Mississippi River to Be

question 58

Multiple Choice

The first state entirely west of the Mississippi River to be carved out of the Louisiana Territory was

• A) Kansas.
• B) Louisiana.
• C) Texas.
• D) Arkansas.
• E) Missouri.

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Definitions:

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Loop Electrosurgical Excision Procedure (LEEP)

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Electrified Wire Loop

A tool that uses electric current to cut or cauterize tissue, commonly used in surgeries or medical procedures.

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