Journalist Elijah P. Love
Journalist Elijah P. Lovejoy fled to Illinois from this state after his printing press was destroyed. Executive Order 44 expelled Mormons from this state. It was the only state won outright by Stephen (*) Douglas in the election of 1860. Its city of Independence was a starting point for the Oregon Trail. For 10 points, name this state, admitted to the Union in 1821 with Maine in a namesake "Compromise," whose capital is Jefferson City.
Journalist Elijah P. Lovejoy fled to Illinois from this state after his printing press was destroyed.