Compromises and contrasts! Alabama (Dec. 14, 1819) bloomed Southern; Maine (Mar. 15, 1820) rugged Northern; Missouri (Aug. 10, 1821) gateway West.
- History Spotlight: Missouri Compromise and lobster lore.
- RV Adventures: AL’s Gulf Shores; ME’s Acadia NP (you’ve been—revisit virtually!); MO’s Ozarks camping.
- Media Magic: “Forrest Gump” (PG-13, AL scenes); “Little House in the Big Woods” by Laura Ingalls Wilder from thesurlyhousewife.com/books-about-maine/.
- Hands-On Fun: Lobster rolls and frontier fort-building.
- Membership Perks: NARM at ME’s Penobscot Marine Museum or MO’s Saint Louis Art Museum.
- Challenge: Balance a “compromise” family game night—unity wins!
Free Printable State Outlines
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