Who started Omaha?
speculators
Where were they from?
Council Bluffs
Is that in Nebraska?
No
What state?
Iowa
When did this occur?
1854
Is it on the Mississippi River?
No
Which river?
the Missouri River
What was the city known as?
the Gateway to the West
What happened there in 1898?
the World's Fair
What was the event called?
the Trans-Mississippi Exposition
Is Omaha near the middle of the country?
Midwestern
What happened because of its central location?
it became a national transportation hub
If I were a brew master would Omaha have been a good place for me?
Yes
What else was it known for in the 1900s?
railroads
How many cities in Nebraska are larger than Omaha?
none
What county is it a part of?
Douglas County
What metropolitan area does it belong to?
Omaha-Council Bluffs
Does that include parts of a different state?
Yes
What was its population in 2010?
408,958