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Hdemeeste Secondary School
THE NORTHERN UNITED STATES

Creative work
Annet Jerova, Loreen Leppikson

Form 8
Teacher: Rene Kurm
Hdemeeste
2016
THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

The U.S. is a country of 50 states covering a vast area of
North America, with Alaska in the extreme Northwest
and Hawaii extending into the Pacific Ocean.
Official name:
United States of America
Capital:
Washington D.C.
Language:
English
National Holiday: Independence July 4th
National Anthem: The Star - Spangled Banner
Flag:
Stars and Stripes, consisting of 13 horizontal
stripe (7 red and 6 white) and blue field at the
upper-left corner containing 50 white, 5pointed stars.
Motto:
In God We Trust
President:
Barack Obama
Monetary Unit:
U.S. dollar
Total population:
318.9 million (2014)
Area:
9,628,382 square kilometers
Longest river:
Mississippi - Missouri - 5,936 kilometers
Highest point:
Mount McKinley in Alaska - 6,198 meters above sea level
Lowest point:
Death Valley in California - 86 meters below sea level
Largest state:
Alaska
Smallest state:
Rhode Island
The United States can be divided into the Northern United States (also, American North ro the
North), the Southern United States (also, American South or the South) and the Western United
States (also, American West or the West).
The Northern United States consist of New England, (Maine, New Hampshire, Vermont,
Massachusets, Rhode Island, Connecticut), Mid-Atlantic (New York, New Jersey, Pennsylvania)
and Midwestern States (Ohio, Indiana, Illinois, Michigan, Wisconsin, Minnesota, Iowa, Missouri,
North Dakota and South Dakota, Nebraska, Kansas).
CONNECTICUT
Connecticut is the southernmost state in the
region of the United States known as New
England.
On January 9, 1788, Connecticut ratified the
U.S. Constitution, becoming the fifth state. The
state is named after the Connecticut River, a
major U.S. river that approximately bisects the
state. The word "Connecticut" is derived from various anglicized spellings of an Algonquian
word for "long tidal river."Connecticut is the third smallest state by area, the 29th most populous,
and the fourth most densely populated of the 50 United States.
Nickname: "Constitution State", "The Nutmeg State", "The Provisions State", and "The Land of
Steady Habits"
Motto: "Qui transtulit sustinet" - He Who Transplanted Still Sustains
State song: Yankee Doodle
Capital City: Hartford
The number of residents: 3,590,886 (2015 est)
The total area: 14,357 km2
The highest point: Mt. Frissell 2380 ft, (725 m)
Flag of Connecticut:
Connecticut's official state flag was adopted in 1897. The flag
features a gold- and silver-rimmed shield picturing three
grapevines. On a gold- and brown-rimmed white ribbon under the
shield is the state's motto, "QUI TRANSTULIT SUSTINET,"
which means "He Who Transplanted Still Sustains." The
grapevines represent the early English settlers (and their
settlements) in Connecticut.
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The main economic sectors: crops (ornamental shrubs, flowers, young plants), dairy products
(milk) and chicken eggs, finance and insurance.
Symbols:
State Bird
American
State Animal
State Insect
Whale
Robin
European mantis
Most popular tourist attractions:
Mystic Seaport in Mystic, Connecticut is the largest maritime museum in the world. It is notable
for its collection of sailing ships and boats, and for the recreation of the crafts and fabric of an entire 19th-century
seafaring village, it consists of more than 60 original historic
buildings.
Gillette Castle State Park straddles the towns of East Haddam
and Lyme, Connecticut in the United States, sitting high above
the Connecticut River. The castle was originally a private
residence commissioned and designed by William Gillette, an
American actor who is most famous for his portrayal of
Sherlock Holmes on stage.
Lake Compounce is an amusement park located in Bristol and Southington, Connecticut; the
lake itself lies completely in Southington. Opened in 1846, it
is the oldest continuously-operating amusement park in the
United States. The amusement park covers 332 acres (1.3
km) of land. The amusement park also has a beach and a
waterpark which can be accessed by guests for no extra
charge.
The New England Air Museum is an aerospace museum
located at Bradley International Airport in Windsor Locks,
Connecticut, U.S.A.. The museum consists of three display
hangars and has additional storage-only hangars. It houses 66
aircraft, 26 helicopters, a variety of missiles, ejection seats, and other pieces of flight-related
equipment.
Mystic
Aquarium
is
an
aquarium
in
Mystic,
Connecticut. The Aquarium is one of three U.S.

facilities holding Steller sea lions and it has one of the
largest, outdoor Beluga whale exhibits in the United
States. Special exhibits include a ray and shark touch pool, an African penguin exhibit, and a jelly
gallery.
Notable people:
Paul Edward Valentine Giamatti (born June 6, 1967) is an American actor. He was nominated
for an Academy Award for Best Supporting Actor for the film Cinderella Man.
George Walker Bush (born July 6, 1946) is an American politician and businessman who served
as the 43rd President of the United States from 2001 to 2009, and the 46th Governor of Texas
from 1995 to 2000.
NORTH-DAKOTA
Nortn Dakota is the 39th state of th United States;
having been admitted to the union on November 2,
1889
Nickname: Peace Garden State
Motto: Liberty and Union Now and Forever, One and
Inseparable
State song: North Dakota Hymn
Capital city: Bismarck
The number of residents: 672,59
The highest point: White Butte - 3,508 feet (1069 m) above sea level
The lowest point: Red River of the North - 751 feet (229 m) above sea level
Flag of North-Dakota: The design for the flag is an almost exact
copy of the unit banner carried by the state's troop contingent in the
PhilippineAmerican War. It was adopted by the North Dakota
Legislative Assembly on March 3, 1911, although the color was not
precisely specified at that time. Legislation in 1943 brought the flag
in line with the original troop banner, which is on display at the
North Dakota Heritage Center in Bismarck. The flag also resembles the Great Seal of the United
States.
In 2001, the North American Vexillo logical Association surveyed its members on the designs of
the 72 U.S. state, U.S. territorial and Canadian provincial flags. NAVA members ranked North
Dakota's flag 56th out of the 72.
The main economic sectors: In the livestock category, beef cattle are the state's most important
product. Milk ranks second. North Dakota farmers also raise hogs. Honey production in the state
ranks North Dakota among the leading producers. Wheat is the leading farm product in North
Dakota, ranking second in production behind Kansas. North Dakota grows more durum wheat
(used for pasta) than any other state. North Dakota also leads all other states in the production of
barley and sunflower seeds and is a leader in the production of flaxseed (linseed oil).
North Dakota is among the leading states in the production of canola seed, honey, navy beans,
oats, pinto beans, rye, soybeans and sugar beets.
Hay is important, grown for livestock feed.
Symbols:
State Beverage - Milk
State Dance - Square dance

Theodore Roosevelt National Park is one of the main highlights of
any trip to North Dakota. The landscape of rolling hills, winding
river, and badlands is complemented by free roaming bison. Visitors
can hike, camp, or simply drive through the park to appreciate the
natural beauty.
Frontier Village and the National Buffalo Museum-The world's
largest, albeit concrete, bison can be seen from afar at the Bison
Monument and Frontier Village at the I 94, by Jamestown between
Bismarck and Fargo.
Knife River Indian Villages National Historic Site-Near Stanton,
on an old camping ground of the Mandan and Hidatsa Indians, is the
Knife River Indian Villages National Historic Site. A number of
villages of the Prairie Indians have been rebuilt here in an attempt to
preserve their culture. Games, food preparation, ceremonies, and
trade bring the village to life. The surrounding area is also very scenic with a variety of wildlife.
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The North Dakota Heritage Center in Bismarck offers an

overview of the history of North Dakota from prehistoric to modern
times.
The Plains Art Museum in Fargo is
home to an impressive collection of works, with pieces by regional
and national artists.
Notable people:
Wiz Khalifa(28 years old) a rapper
Josh Duhamel(43 years old) a movie actor
SOUTH-DAKOTA
South Dakota was the 40th state in the USA; it
became a state on November 2, 1889.
Nickname: Mount Rushmore State
Motto:"Under God the people rule"
State song: Hail, South Dakota
Capital city: Pierre
The number of residents: 858,469
The highest point: Harney Peak - 7,242 feet (2,207 m) above sea level
The lowest point: Big Stone Lake - 962 feet (29.5 m) above sea level
Flag of South-Dakota: South Dakota's official flag was
adopted in 1963. The flag is sky blue with state seal in the
center (surrounded by yellow rays are the words, "South
Dakota" and "The Mount Rushmore State"). South Dakota's
state seal pictures a farmer plowing a field, a river, forests,
mountains, a steamboat, and the motto, "Under God the People Rule."
South Dakota's original flag (adopted in 1909) had an image of the sun on the front and the state's
seal on the back. In 1963, the state's seal and the sun's rays were both placed on the front of the
flag (with nothing on the back of the flag). In 1992 the old motto, "The Sunshine State," was
changed to "The Mount Rushmore State" (this is because Florida is commonly known as the
Sunshine State). The original flag's design was by Senator Ernest May and Doane Robinson,
secretary of the State Historical Society. Will Robinson, Doane Robinson's son, redesigned the
flag in 1963.
The main economic sectors: South Dakota is a leading beef cattle (#7), hogs, lambs, sheep and
wool producing state. Beef cattle comprise 34% of the state's total agricultural receipts and 4% of
the nations cattle production.
Chickens, eggs, geese and turkeys are also raised in South Dakota. Milk is also an important
source of agricultural income. Leading South Dakota crops are corn for grain, soybeans and
wheat.South Dakota is a leading producer of spring wheat, flaxseed, hay, oats, rye and sunflower
seeds.
Symbols:
State Mammal
State Insect
State Fossil
Coyote
Honey bee
Triceratops

Mount
Rushmore
National
Monument.
This
historical
monument is South Dakota's most prominent tourist attraction.

Carved majestically into the side of this mountain are the heads of
Presidents George Washington, Thomas Jefferson, Abraham
Lincoln and Theodore Roosevelt.
The dramatic landscape of Badlands National Park consists of
uniquely formed hills and pinnacles made from the erosion of clay
and sand. A large herd of bison roams freely within the park, adding a
unique element to the whole experience. This inhospitable scenery is
strangely beautiful and one of South Dakota's most visited
destinations.
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Custer State Park covers a wide range of different terrain,

offering opportunities for outdoor recreation or sightseeing. A
large herd of bison roams the peaceful landscape, which is
also home to a wide variety of other wildlife.
The Crazy Horse Memorial, north of Custer, has been a work
in progress since it was begun in 1947. The head and upper body
portion of Chief Standing Bear have been carved into this
mountain, similar to the Mount Rushmore carvings. Although it
is not completed it is still an impressive site and has already been
dedicated as a memorial.
Wind Cave National Park, located just north of Hot Springs, is
home to a huge karstic cave system, thought to be among the largest
in the world. It was discovered in 1881 by a hunter who noticed a
draft coming from a split in the rock.
Notable people:
Brock Lesnar(38 years old) a wrestler
January Jones(38 years old) a TV actress
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ILLINOIS
Illinois was the 21st state in the USA; it became a state on
December 3, 1818.
Nickname: Prairie State
Motto: State Sovereignty, National Union
State song: "Illinois"
Capital city: Springfield
The number of residents: 12,859,995
The highest point: Charles Mound - 1,235 feet (376 m) above sea level
Flag of Illinois: Illinois's original state flag was designed in 1913 by
Lucy Derwent (who had won a contest), but was redesigned in 1970
by Mrs. Sanford Hutchinson. The flag's design is based upon the
state's seal, which was designed by Sharon Tyndale, Illinois' secretary
of state, in 1868.
The flag has a white background, and much of the Illinois state seal is pictured in the center.
There is a bald eagle perched on a rock holding a red, white, and blue shield in its talons (the
stars are white on a blue background and the stripes are red and white). The shield has 13 stripes
and 13 stars, representing the original 13 colonies of the USA. The eagle is holding a banner in
its beak which reads "STATE," "SOVEREIGNTY," "NATIONAL," and "UNION." The word
sovereignty is upside down. The rock has the dates 1818 and 1868 written on it; 1818 refers to
the year Illinois became a state and 1868 refers to the date the state seal was redesigned.
The main economic sectors: corn production, use of wind power for electrical generation,
nuclear power, Petroleum etc.
Presidential Birthplaces:
Ronald Wilson Reagan was born in Tampico on February 6, 1911 (he was the 40th US President,
serving from 1981 to 1989)
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Symbols:
State Bird
State Mammal
State Insect
Cardinal
White-tailed deer
Monarch Butterfly

The Art Institute of Chicago is a world class museum with
hundreds of thousands of artworks. The diverse collection spans
thousands of years and includes pieces from a variety of media
including painting, prints, photography, sculpture, decorative arts,
textiles, architectural drawings and more.
Millennium Park is located in downtown Chicago bordered by
Michigan Avenue to the west, Columbus Drive to the east,
Randolph Street to the North and Monroe Street to the South. The
main features of Millennium Park include the Jay Pritzker Pavilion,
an outdoor concert venue; the interactive Crown Fountain; Lurie
Garden; and the Cloud Gate sculpture on the AT&T Plaza
Michigan Avenue is probably one of the most
attractive boulevards in America. The city's famous
Magnificent Mile is a section of Michigan Avenue
north of the Chicago River, with numerous galleries,
boutiques and luxury shops.
The Navy Pier- originally opened in 1916 as an amusement area
and shipping facility but is now one of Chicago's most popular
tourist attractions. Today, the Navy Pier is made up of 50 acres of
gardens, attractions, shops, restaurants, concert venues, and parks.
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Wrigley Field- home to the Chicago Cubs, was built in 1914.

The stadium seats 39,000 people and is the second-oldest
ballpark in the majors.
Notable people:
Hillary Clinton(68 years old) a politican
Robin Williams(1951-2014) a movie actor
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INDIANA
Nickname: Hoosier State
Motto: The Crossroads of America
State song: On the Banks of the Wabash, Far Away by
Paul Dresser
Capital city: Indianapolis
The highest point: Hoosier Hill, Wayne County (near Richmond in east-central Indiana) - 1,257
feet (383 m) above sea level
Flag of Indiana: The official state flag of Indiana was adopted in
1917. It was designed by Paul Hadley of Mooresville, Indiana; he
won a flag design contest sponsored by the DAR (Daughters of the
American Revolution) for Indiana's 100th anniversary of statehood
in 1916. There are 19 golden stars on a blue field. The 13 stars in
the outer circle represent the 13 original colonies of the United States of America; the 5 stars in a
half circle represent the states admitted prior to Indiana (but after the original 13), and the larger
star atop the flame of the torch of Liberty represents Indiana.
The main economic sectors: Hogs are Indiana's most valuable livestock produkt other livestock
products are turkeys, ducks and sheep. Corn and soybeans are Indiana's most valuable farm
products. Other important crops are wheat and hay.
Symbols:
State Flower
State Bird
Peony
Cardinal
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The Eiteljorg Museum of American Indian and Western
Art is situated at the entrance to the White River State
Park. It holds the remarkable collection assembled by the
Indianapolis businessman Harrison Eiteljor
For people with an interest in RVs, or anyone who simply wants to
see the classic vehicles that Americans have been pulling and
driving along the roads and vacationing in for the past 90 years, this
place is a must see.
The Fort Wayne Children's Zoo is located in the city of the

same name. This facility is well worth a visit, with award
winning animal exhibits.
The Snite Museum of Art was named for Fred B. Snite, who
along with his family provided construction funds in memory of
his son, Frederick Jr. Exhibits include ancient and medieval art,
Renaissance and baroque art, 19th and 20th century American art,
as well as decorative arts. In addition to the permanent collection
the museum also features temporary exhibitions.
The Lanier Mansion was built by James Franklin Doughty

Lanier, a prominent businessman in the state of Indiana around the
mid 1800s.
Notable people:
Michael Jackson (1958-2009) - Pop Singer
Adam Lambert (34 years old) - Pop Singer
John Green (38 years old)- young adult author
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IOWA
Iowa was the 29th state in the USA; it became a state on
December 28, 1846 .
Nickname: Hawkeye State
Motto: "Our liberties we prize and our rights we will
maintain"
State song: The Song of Iowa
Capital city:Des Moines
The highest point: Hawkeye Point in Osceola County in northwestern Iowa - 1,670 feet (509 m)
above sea level
The lowest point: Where the Mississippi River and Des Moines River meet; 480 feet (146 m)
above sea level
Flag of Iowa: Iowa's official flag was adopted in 1921. The flag
was designed by by Mrs. Dixie Gebhardt, of The Daughters of the
American Revolution of Iowa.
The flag has a red, white and blue background, like the French flag;
this symbolizes the fact that Iowa became a part of the United States as part of the Louisiana
Purchase (this area had been part of France, but was sold to the USA in 1803). On the white
central portion of the flag, a bald eagle holds a flowing ribbon that reads, "OUR LIBERTIES WE
PRIZE, AND OUR RIGHTS WE WILL MAINTAIN."
The main economic sectors: Hogs are Iowa's leading source of livestock income followed by
beef cattle, milk productions, chicken and eggs, corn, apples etc.
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Presidential Birthplaces: Herbert Clark Hoover was born in West Branch on August 10, 1874
(he was the 31st US President, serving from 1929 to 1933).
Symbols:
State Bird
State Fossil
Eastern goldfinch
Crinoid
Also known as the Wild canary
(proposed)

The Mississippi River Museum in Dubuque offers an educational
look at rivers and waterways from a natural and cultural perspective.
Some of the highlights include the saltwater aquariums with sharks,
rays, and other species found in the Gulf of Mexico, and the hands-on
Riverworks section designed to engage children
Mamie Doud Eisenhower Birthplace. This restored Victorian home in
Boone was the Birthplace of First Lady, Mamie Doud Eisenhower, wife
of Dwight D Eisenhower, 34th President of the United States.
Adventureland Park in Altoona is a huge amusement park with all
kinds of rides, both wet and dry, along with shows and games, all done
up in various themes.
Shade gardens, woodland trails, prairie flowers, ornamental trees and
shrubs, and water gardens are just some of features of the beautiful 52acre Dubuque Arboretum and Botanical Gardens. This extensive park
has a number of different gardens, from a Japanese Garden to a Rose
Garden and Formal English Garden. Interestingly, the Arboretum is
staffed entirely by volunteers.
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This enormous undertaking was successful and the National

Czech and Slovak Museum and Library continues to offer high
quality changing exhibits on the history of the Czech and Slovak
people. The museum also features recorded oral histories,
capturing the stories of those who immigrated to the United
States during the Cold War.
Notable people:
Kian Lawley (20 years old) - a Youtube star
Ashton Kutcher ( 38 years old) a TV actor
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KANSAS
Kansas was the 34th state in the USA; it became a
state on January 29, 1861.
Nickname: Sunflower State
Motto: Ad astra per aspera" - To the stars through
difficulties
State song: Home on the Range
Capital city: Topeka
The highest point: Mt. Sunflower - 4,039 feet (1,231 m) above sea level
The lowest point: Verdigris River - 680 feet (270 m) above sea level
Flag of Kansas: Kansas official flag was adopted in 1927. The flag
has a blue field, the word "KANSAS," the sunflower (Kansas' state
flower), and the state seal of Kansas. The seal pictures rich Kansas
farmland, a farmer plowing, covered wagons, Native Americans
hunting bison, a rising sun, a steamboat (representing commerce) on
the water (beneath the sun and the mountains), 34 stars (since Kansas was the 34th state in the
USA), and the state motto, "AD ASTRA PER ASPERA," meaning "To the stars through
difficulty," in Latin.
The main economic sectors: Far and away the highest agricultural revenue in Kansas is
generated by raising cattle and calves. The revenues produced by this activity account for about
60% of the state's total agricultural production.
Hogs and dairy products are also important in the state.
Some revenue is generated by chicken eggs and sheep and lambs.
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Symbols:
State Bird
Western
State Animal
State Insect
Buffalo
Honeybee
Meadowlark
Botanica, Wichita Gardens is a 9.5 acre site that features themed

gardens. The Botanica is open year round with many displays changing
with the season.
The Kansas State Capitol in Topeka was
built in the French Renaissance style. It contains murals by Kansas
native John Steuart Curry. The Capitol grounds feature bronze statues of
Abraham Lincoln and a Pioneer Mother and Child sculpted by Merrell
Gage.
Eisenhower Presidential Library, Museum, and Boyhood HomeThe Eisenhower Presidential Library and Museum complex in
Abilene features 22 acres of landscaped grounds with five buildings.
The Eisenhower Home is a two-story wood-frame house which was
home to the Eisenhower parents and their six boys.
Boot Hill is a Dodge City complex that surrounds the historic cemetery
and includes the Fort Dodge jail and a replica of Front Street as it was in
the 1870s.
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The Helen Foresman Spencer Museum of Art at the University of Kansas

in Lawrence houses an internationally-known collection, with tens of
thousands of artworks and artifacts in all media.
Notable people:
Kendall Schmidt (25 years old) a TV actor
Colby Brock (19 years old) a vine star
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MAINE
Maine is a New England state in the northeastern region
of the United States. On March 15, 1820, it was admitted
to the Union as the 23rd state under the Missouri
Compromise. Maine is divided into 16 counties. It is the
39th most extensive of the states.
Nickname: "The Pine Tree State", "Vacationland"
Motto: "Dirigo" (Latin for "I lead", "I guide", or "I
direct")
State song: "State of Maine Song" by Roger Vinton Snow
Capital City: Augusta
The highest point: Mount Katahdin 5,270 ft (1606,4 m)
Flag of Maine: It features the state coat of arms on a
blue field. In the center of the shield, a moose rests
under a tall pine tree. A farmer and seaman represent the
traditional reliance on agriculture and the sea by the
state. The North Star represents the state motto: Dirigo
("I Lead").
The main economic sectors: dairy products, cattle, wild blueberries, apples, maple syrup and
maple sugar.
Symbols:
State Animal
State Insect
Honeybee
Moose
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Acadia National Park is 47,000-acre Atlantic coast recreation
area primarily on Maine's Mount Desert Island. Its landscape is
marked by woodland, rocky beaches and glacier-scoured granite
peaks like Cadillac Mountain, the highest point on the United
States East Coast. Among the wildlife there are moose, bear, whales and seabirds.
Portland Head Light is an historic lighthouse in Cape

Elizabeth, Maine. The light station sits on a head of land at the
entrance of the primary shipping channel into Portland Harbor,
which is within Casco Bay in the Gulf of Maine.
Cadillac Mountain is a mountain located on Mount Desert

Island, within Acadia National Park. With an elevation of 1,528
feet (470 m), its summit is the highest point in Hancock County
and the highest within 25 miles (40 km) of the shoreline of the
North American continent between the Cape Breton Highlands, Nova Scotia and Mexican peaks
180 miles (290 km) south of the Texas border.
The Old Port is a district of Portland, Maine, known for its
cobblestone streets, 19th century brick buildings and fishing
piers. The district is filled with boutiques, restaurants and
bars.
Victoria Mansion is a landmark example of American

residential architecture located in downtown Portland, Maine,
United States.
Notable people:
Percy Spencer (18941970), inventor of the microwave oven; born in Howland.
Alvin Orlando Lombard (18561937), inventor of continuous tracked vehicles, born in
Springfield.
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MICHIGAN
Kansas was the 34th state in the USA; it became a
state on January 29, 1861.
Nickname: Wolverine State
Motto: "Si quaeris peninsulam amoenam, circum
spice" [If you are seeking a amenable (pleasant)
peninsula, look around you]
State song: Michigan, My Michigan
Capital city: Lansing
The highest point: - Mt. Arvon - 1,978 feet (604 m) above sea level
Flag of Michigan: Michigan's official flag was adopted in 1911.
The flag has a deep blue background and pictures an elk and
moose around a blue shield labeled "TUEBOR," meaning "I will
defend." The shield pictures a man with a raised hand and a gun,
a rising sun, a peninsula and lakes. Over the shield is a bald eagle
and a red ribbon reading "E PLURIBUS UNUM" (which is the motto of the U.S.A. and means
"Out of Many, One" - this refers to the states of the United States being united into one country).
Under everything lie two white ribbons that read "SI QUAERIS PENINSULAM AMOENAM"
and "CIRCUM SPICE," which means, "If you are seeking an amenable (pleasant) peninsula, look
around you."
The main economic sectors: dairy products, most notably, milk and cheese, Cattle and calves,
hogs, chicken eggs, and turkeys are also important to the state, largest grower of Christmas trees,
leading producers of apples, blueberries and cherries.
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Symbols:
State Bird
State Mammal
State Reptile
Robin
White-tailed deer
Painted turtle

Mackinac Island offers a look at a historic period and a simpler way of
life, before cars and buses. Visitors can take a ferry to the island and
spend the day wandering through the shops of the old town, touring the
island on a horse-drawn carriage, hiking, or visiting Fort Mackinac.
Isle Royale lies in northwestern Lake Superior near the Canadian
frontier. Shaped by Ice Age glaciers, this 432 square mile island has
many lakes and streams, dense forests, and a variety of wildlife that
includes wolves, foxes, moose, otters, ospreys, herring gulls, falcons,
and more.
Pictured Rocks National Seashore, on the south shore of Lake
Superior, gets its name from the colors of copper, iron and manganese
oxide found in the rocks.
The Michigan Historical Museum tells Michigan's story from

prehistoric times to the 1900's.
State Capitol. Originally opened in 1879, the State Capitol building
in Lansing was modeled after the United States Capitol in Washington
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D.C. Visitors can take a guided tour of the building to learn more about the history, the building,
and the daily workings.
Notable people:
Tyler Oakley (27 years old) a Youtube star
Taylor Launter (24 years old) a movie actor
Madonna (57 years old) a pop singer
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MINNESOTA
Minnesota was the 32nd state in the USA; it became a
state on May 11, 1858.
Nickname: Gopher State. North Star State
Motto: "L'Etoile du Nord" - The Star of the North
State song: Hail Minnesota
Capital city: St. Paul
The highest point: Eagle Mountain - 2,301 feet (701 m) above sea level
The lowest point: Lake Superior 601 ft (183 m)
Flag of Minnesota: Minnesota's official flag was adopted in 1893. The
flag has a blue background. The central seal pictures a farmer plowing
a field and an Indian riding a horse toward the sun. The scene is
surrounded by ladyslippers, Minnesota's state flower. A red banner
with yellow letters has the state motto, "L'ETOILE DU NORD,"
meaning "the star of the north" in French. Three dates are on the flag: 1858 (at the top), the year
Minnesota became a state; 1819 (at the left), the year Fort Snelling was established; and 1893 (at
the right), the year this flag was adopted. Nineteen yellow stars surround the seal on a white
band; these stars symbolize that fact Minnesota was the 19th state to enter the union after the first
13. "MINNESOTA" is written in red on the white band
The main economic sectors: Livestock and livestock products, hog-producing, Dairy products
and cattle and calves are also very important, Corn is the state's most valuable crop followed by
soybeans and again, Minnesota is a leading producer.
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Farmers also grow hay, sugar beets, wheat, barley, flaxseed and oats.
The leading vegetable crops are peas, potatoes and sweet corn.
Minnesota's leading fruit crops are apples.
Symbols:
State Beverage
State Insect
State Muffin
Milk
Monarch butterfly
Blueberry

Superior National Forest, with pristine lakes and rivers, covers large
areas of northeast Minnesota. The town of Ely, home to the International
Wolf Center, is an excellent base from which to explore the unspoiled
landscape.
The scenic North Shore Drive near Duluth follows the north shore of
Lake Superior from Duluth to Thunder Bay, Ontario, Canada. Along this
route are many attractions, including Split Rock Lighthouse State Park,
waterfalls, and great views of Lake Superior.
The imposing St Paul Cathedral in St Paul was built in the early 1900s and is today the National
Shrine of the Apostle Paul and a pilgrimage site. The design is Classical Renaissance and the
large interior can hold up to 3000 people.
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Voyageurs National Park is a pristine wilderness area that combines natural beauty with
history. This mainly backcountry park, accessed primarily by water or air, is a wonderful place
for canoeing, boating, fishing, and other outdoor pursuits.
The International Wolf Center near Ely is an educational center that supports and promotes the
survival of wolves. Hands-on exhibits, demonstrations of wolf tracking methods, and all kinds of
information on wolves is presented.
Notable people:
Prince (1958-2016) - a pop singer
Chris Pratt (36 years old) - a movie actor
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MISSOURI
Missouri was the 24th state in the USA; it became a
state on August 10, 1821.
Nickname: The Show Me State
Motto: "Salus populi suprema lex esto " - The welfare
of the people shall be the supreme law
State song: Missouri Waltz
Capital city: Jefferson City
The highest point: Taum Sauk Mountain- 1,772 feet (540 m) above sea level
The lowest point: St. Francis River at southernArkansas border 230 ft (70 m)
Flag of Missouri: The flag has a red, white, and blue background
(representing Missouri's French heritage; it was part of the
Louisiana Purchase from France). The circular center is surrounded
by 24 white stars (the number of states when Missouri entered the
Union). Two grizzly bears represent bravery and strength. A knight's helmet and another 24 stars
are above the bears. The motto, "UNITED WE STAND, DIVIDED WE FALL" is around the
inner circle. The motto, "SALUS POPULI SUPREMA LEX ESTA" (meaning "Let the welfare of
the people be the supreme law") is on a yellow ribbon under the bears. The inner circle has an
eagle holding the olive branch of peace and the arrows of war (representing the federal
government), a crescent moon, and another grizzly bear. The Roman numeral MDCCCXX is
under the two bears (1820 was the date of the Missouri Compromise).
The main economic sectors: Missouri is a leading state in the production of beef cattle, hogs and
turkeys, Dairy products are important to the state. Some chickens and sheep are also raised in
Missouri, Soybeans, from which oil is made, are the states most important crop.
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Presidential Birthplaces: Harry S. Truman was born in Lamar (near Joplin) on May 8, 1884 (he
was the 33rd US President, serving from 1945 to 1953).
Harry S. Truman was born in Lamar (near Joplin) on May 8, 1884 (he was the 33rd US President,
serving from 1945 to 1953).
Symbols:
State Animal
State Musical
State Insect
Instrument
Missouri mule
Honey bee
Fiddle

The Gateway Arch is the iconic structure that visually defines of St
Louis, and is also the symbolic "Gateway to the West".
Branson, in southwest Missouri, with no false
modesty, calls itself the "Live country music
capital of the universe". It draws millions of tourists each year, mainly
country music fans. The "Strip" is crowded with music palaces, souvenir
booths selling all imaginable kinds of kitsch, motels, and restaurants.
One of Kansas City's most important cultural attractions is the Nelson
Atkins Museum of Art. It holds a comprehensive collection with
pieces from around the world, but with a particular emphasis on East
Asian art. On the museum grounds is a sculpture garden that
everyone can appreciate without even having to enter the building.
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Silver Dollar City in Branson combines a major theme park with

crafts and the preservation of 1880s Ozark culture.
Forest park-Built on the former grounds of the 1904 World Fair,
this wonderful city park contains some of the original buildings.
Ponds, gardens, and various attractions, which include the St Louis
Zoo and the St Louis Art Museum, can be found throughout the
park. This is a good place to go for a walk or to spend a whole day.
Notable people:
Eminem (43 years old) a rapper
Carlos Pena (26 years old) a TV actor
Grant Landis (16 years old) a pop Singer
Dick Van Dyke (90 years old) - a TV actor
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NEBRASKA
Nebraska was the 37th state in the USA; it became
a state on March 1, 1867.
Nickname: Cornhusker State, The Tree Planters'
State
Motto: Cornhusker State, The Tree Planters' State
State song: Beautiful Nebraska
Capital city: Lincoln
The highest point: Panorama Point - 5,426 feet (1,654 m) above sea level
The lowest point: Missouri River at Kansas border 840 ft (256 m)
Flag of Nebraska: Nebraska's official flag was adopted in
1925. The flag has a deep blue field with the state seal in the
center, pictured in gold (yellow) and silver. The state seal,
designed in 1867 by Isaac Wiles (a member of the House of
Representatives), pictures a blacksmith hammering on an
anvil, a settler's cabin, sheaths of wheat, a steamboat on a river, and the transcontinental railroad,
with mountains in the background. The state motto, "Equality Before the Law," is on a banner
above the landscape. The date of Nebraska's admission to the union, March 1, 1867, is listed
below the seal.
The main economic sectors: Nebraska ranks #3 among the states in total livestock
receipts.Livestock products account for about 2/3 of Nebraska's farm income and beef cattle are
the most important source, followed by hogs.Dairy products and chicken eggs are also important
contributors to livestock product revenue.Nebraska farmers also raise sheep and lambs, broilers
(young chickens), farm chickens, and turkeys.
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Presidential Birthplaces: Gerald Rudolph Ford was born in Omaha on July 14, 1913 (Ford was
the 38th US President, serving from 1974 to 1977).
Symbols:
State
State Soft Drink
State Bird
State Fossil
Kool-Aid
Western Meadowlark
Mammoth
Beverage
Milk

Omaha's Henry Doorly Zoo and Aquarium. Although zoos are rarely
the most exciting thing to see or do in a state, the Henry Doorly Zoo
and Aquarium in Omaha is an exception. This unique facility is home to
the world's largest indoor desert, the largest indoor jungle, and the
largest nocturnal exhibit.
The Old Market is a terrific spot to shop, dine, and experience a
glimpse of what Omaha would have looked like in its early days.
Strategic Air and Space Museum, Ashland. Fans of aircraft and
aviation technology will be impressed by the extensive collections on
show at this museum in Ashland, mid way between Omaha and
Lincoln.
Chimney Rock National Historic Site. Dating from 25 to 24 million
years ago, the Chimney Rock formation rises 480 feet above the
surrounding countryside.
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Haymarket District in Lincoln. A lively atmosphere, great restaurants,

and restored historical buildings all combine to make the Haymarket
area a fun place to visit at any time of year.
Notable people:
Nate Maloley(21 years old) a rapper
Lucas Cruikchank(22 years old) - a Youtube Star
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NEW HAMPSHIRE
New Hampshire, a small New England state, is
defined by its quaint towns and large expanses of
wilderness. At its heart is the Lakes Region,
encompassing island-filled Lake Winnipesaukee, a
popular destination for canoeing, fishing and
hiking. In the north, White Mountain National
Forest is known for winter sports and Mt.
Washington, the regions highest peak, with a cog
railway to its summit.
Nickname: "The Granite State"
Motto: "Live Free or Die"
State song: Old New Hampshire
Capital City: Concord
The highest point: Mount Washington 6,288 ft (1916.66 m)
The lowest point: Atlantic Ocean sea level
Flag of New Hampshire: The official state flag of New
Hampshire was adopted in 1909 (but its design has been in use
since 1784). The flag pictures the state seal on a deep blue
field (background). The state seal has the ship "Raleigh"
sailing near a large gray granite rock, in front of a yellow sun
rising over blue water. The Raleigh was built to fight the British during the Revolutionary War.
The main economic sectors: greenhouse and nursery products (most important agricultural
products for New Hampshire), maple syrup (farm product), sand and gravel for roads and
concrete (New Hampshire's leading mined products), tourism (each year, it brings in billions of
dollars to the state).
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Symbols:
State Animal
State Fruit State Insect
Pumpkin
Ladybug (ladybird
White-tailed deer
beetle)

Strawbery Banke is an outdoor history museum located in the
South End historic district of Portsmouth, New Hampshire. It is
the oldest neighborhood in New Hampshire to be settled by
Europeans, and the earliest neighborhood remaining in the
present-day city of Portsmouth.
Mount Monadnock, or Grand Monadnock is a mountain
in the New England state of New Hampshire, known for its
presence in the writings of Ralph Waldo Emerson and Henry
David Thoreau.
Story Land is a theme park located in Glen, New
Hampshire. In the few years prior to opening, the
founders, Bob and Ruth Morrell, had purchased a large
number of dolls from Germany based on storybook
characters.
The Currier Museum of Art is an art museum in
Manchester, New Hampshire, in the United States. It features
European
and
American
paintings,
decorative
photographs and sculpture.
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arts,
Santa's Village is a Christmas-themed amusement park

located in Jefferson, New Hampshire, United States. Most
of the 19 rides have Christmas or winter-themed names,
such as "Rudy's Rapid Transit Coaster" and "The Great
Humbug Adventure".
Notable people:
Adam Richard Sandler (born September 9, 1966) is an American actor, comedian, screenwriter,
film producer, and musician. After becoming a Saturday Night Live cast member, Sandler went
on to star in many Hollywood feature films that combined have grossed over $2 billion at the box
office.
Amanda Leigh "Mandy" Moore (born April 10, 1984) is an American singer-songwriter and
actress. Moore first came to prominence with her 1999 debut single, "Candy", which peaked at
number 41 on the Billboard Hot 100.
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NEW JERSEY
New Jersey is a small northeastern state with some
130 miles of Atlantic coastline. State is divided into
21 counties. On December 18, 1787, New Jersey
became the third state to ratify the United States
Constitution. New Jersey was named by James, Duke
of York (the brother of King Charles II of England),
who was given New Jersey by his brother.
Nickname: "The Garden State"
Motto: "Liberty and Prosperity" The meaning of this famous motto reflects the hopes of the
people of New Jersey following the outbreak of the War of Independence (17751783).
Capital city: Trenton
The total area: 22,591.38 km2
The highest point: High Point 1,803 ft (549.6 m)
The lowest point: Atlantic Ocean, sea level
Flag: New Jersey's official state flag was adopted on
March 26, 1896. The flag has a buff (light yellowbrown) background; this is the color of part of the
uniform selected by General George Washington in
1779 for his New Jersey Continental Line. Part of the
state seal (which was designed by Pierre Eugene de
Simitiere in 1777) is in the center. In the center is a blue shield with three plows in it. On the
sides of the shield are the goddess of liberty (holding a staff and the cap of freedom) and the
goddess of agriculture (holding a cornucopia filled with food).
The main economic sectors: dairy products (milk), chicken eggs, crops (corn, wheat, spinach,
lettuce, cranberries, blueblerris), the manufacture of computer and electronic products, mined
products (crushed stone, sand, gravel), finance, insurance, community, business and real estate
combine.
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Symbols:
State Mammal
State Insect
State Shell
Honey bee
Horse
Knobbed whelk

The Adventure Aquarium is a for-profit educational
entertainment attraction operated in Camden, New Jersey
on the Delaware River Camden Waterfront by the
Herschend Family Entertainment Corporation.
Liberty State Park is located on Upper New York Bay in

Jersey City, New Jersey, opposite Liberty Island and Ellis
Island. The park opened in 1976 to coincide with bicentennial
celebrations and is operated and maintained by the New
Jersey Division of Parks and Forestry.
The Great Falls of the Passaic River is a prominent

waterfall, 77 feet high, on the Passaic River in the city of
Paterson in Passaic County, New Jersey, United States.
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Grounds For Sculpture is a 42-acre (170,000 m2)

sculpture park and museum located in Hamilton
Township, Mercer County, New Jersey, United States,
on the former site of the New Jersey State Fairgrounds.
Founded in 1992 by John Seward Johnson II.
Thomas Edison National Historical Park preserves

Thomas Edison's laboratory and residence, Glenmont, in
Llewellyn Park in West Orange in Essex County, New
Jersey, United States. For more than 40 years, the
laboratory had a major impact on the lives of people
worldwide.
Notable people:
Whitney Elizabeth Houston (August 9, 1963 February 11, 2012) was an American singer,
actress, producer, and model. Houston is one of pop music's best-selling music artists of all-time,
with an estimated 170200 million records sold worldwide.
John Joseph "Jack" Nicholson (born April 22, 1937) is an American actor and filmmaker,
having performed for nearly 60 years. He is known for playing a wide range of starring or
supporting roles, including satirical comedy, romance and dark portrayals of excitable and
psychopathic characters.
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NEW YORK
New York is a state in the Northeastern United
The I Love New
York logo was
designed by Milton
Glaser in 1977
States and was explored by Giovanni da Verrazzano

an Italian explorer in the service of the French crown
in 1524. From the year 1788 it is a New York State
of the United States (11th) and it is divided into 62
counties. It is the 27th largest state.

Nickname: The Empire State (refers to the state's wealth and resources)
Motto: Excelsior (in Latin) Ever upwards
State song: I Love New York (stylized I NY) is both a logo and a song
that are the basis of an advertising campaign and have been used since
1977 to promote tourism in New York City.
Capital city: Albany
The biggest rivers: Hudson River, Mohawk River, Genesee River
The highest point: Mt. Marcy, 5,344 feet (1,629 m) above sea level
Flag of New York: The shield displays a masted ship and a sloop on the Hudson River (symbols
of inland and foreign commerce), bordered by a grassy shore and a mountain range in the
background with the sun rising behind it.
The shield has two supporters:
Left: Liberty, her left foot treads upon a crown that

represents freedom from the British monarchy that
once ruled what is now New York as a colony.
Right: Justice, wearing a blindfold (representing

impartiality) and holding scales (representing
fairness) and a sword.
The main economic sectors: finance, communications, international trade, publishing, fashion,
farming (fruit and dairy), tourism
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Presidents birthplaces:
Martin van Buren was born in Kinderhook on 05.12.1782 (he was the 8th US President, serving
from 1837 to 1841).
Millard Fillmore was born in Locke Township on 07.01.1800 (he was the 13th US President,
Theodore Roosevelt was born in New York City 27.10.1858 (he was the 26th US President,
Franklin Delano Roosevelt was born in Hyde Park on 30.01.1882 (he was the 32th US
President, serving from 1933 to 1945).
Symbols:
State Bird
State
State Fruit
State Tree
Mammal
Apple
Sugar Maple
Eastern
Beaver
Bluebird

World Trade Center. The original World Trade Center was a
large complex of 7 buildings in New York City. It featured
landmark twin towers, which opened on 04.04.1973, and were
destroyed in the 11.09.2001 attacks.
Times Square is a major commercial intersection and

neighborhood in Midtown Manhattan, New York City, at the
junction of Broadway and Seventh Avenue, and stretching from
West 42nd to West 47th Streets.
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Statue of Liberty is a colossal neoclassical sculpture and the statue is an

icon of freedom.
Niagara Falls is one of the natural

wonders of North America, drawing
millions of visitors each year.
Notable people:
Woody Allen (born Allan Stewart Konigsberg, December 1, 1935) is an American actor,
comedian, filmmaker and playwright, The Bronx, New York, U.S.
Lana Del Rey (born Elizabeth Woolridge Grant, June 21, 1985) is an American singer,
songwriter, and model. Del Rey embarked on a music career in 2005 and first received
widespread attention in 2011, when the music video for her single "Video Games" became a viral
internet sensation.
Jennifer Lynn Lopez (born July 24, 1969), also known as J. Lo, is an American actress, author,
fashion designer, dancer, producer, and singer.
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OHIO
Ohio is a state in the Midwestern United States. Ohio was
the 17th state in the USA and it became a state on March
1, 1803. State is divided into 88 counties. It is the 34th
largest state by area.
The state takes its name from the Ohio River, meaning
"great river" or "large creek."
Nickname: The Buckeye State (relating to the Ohio buckeye tree, and Ohioans are also known as
"Buckeyes."); The Mother of Presidents; Birthplace of Aviation; The Heart of It All.
Motto: With God, all things are possible (quoted from the Gospel of Matthew, verse 19:26, it is
the only state motto taken directly from the Bible)
State song: "Beautiful Ohio", by Ballard MacDonald (lyrics) and Mary Earl (music), was
adopted as the official state song in 1989
Capital city: Columbus
The highest point:Campbell Hill 1,549 ft (472m)
The lowest point: Ohio River at Indiana border 455 ft (139 m)
Flag of Ohio: The Ohio Burgee is the official flag of the U.S. state of Ohio. Ohio's swallowtail
flag is the only non-rectangular U.S. state flag. It was designed by Cleveland architect, John
Eisenmann.
The triangles formed by the main lines of the flag represent
the hills and valleys as typified in the State Seal, and the
stripes the roads and waterways. The stars, indicating the
thirteen original states of the Union, are grouped about the
circle which represents the Northwest Territory; and that Ohio
was the seventeenth state admitted into the Union is shown by adding four more stars. The white
circle with its red center, not only represents the initial letter of Ohio, but is suggestive of its
being the Buckeye State.
The main economic sectors: manufacturing, logistics, science and technology, business
services, and international business
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Presidential Birthplaces:
Ulysses Simpson Grant was born in Point Pleasant on April 27, 1822 (he was the 18th US
Rutherford Birchard Hayes was born in Delaware on October 4, 1822 (he was the 19th US
James Abram Garfield was born in Orange on November 19, 1831 (he was the 20th US
President, serving in 1881).
Benjamin Harrison was born in North Bend on August 20, 1833 (he was the 23th US President,
William McKinley was born in Niles on January 29, 1843 (he was the 25th US President,
William Howard Taft was born in Cincinnati on September 15, 1857 (he was the 27th US
Warren Gamaliel Harding was born in Corsica (now Blooming Grove) on November 2, 1865
(he was the 29th US President, serving from 1921 to 1923).
Symbols:
State Bird
State Mammal
State Insect
Cardinal
White-tailed deer
Ladybug

Cedar Point is a 365-acre amusement park located
on a Lake Erie peninsula in Sandusky, Ohio. Its the
second-oldest operating amusement park in the
United States.
Hocking Hills State Park is a non-contiguous state park in the

Hocking Hills region of Hocking County, Ohio, United States.
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The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame and Museum is

a museum located on the shore of Lake Erie in
downtown Cleveland, Ohio, United States. It is
dedicated to archiving the history of some of the
best-known and most influential artists, producers, engineers and others who have, in some major
way, influenced the music industry.
Cleveland Museum of Art is an art museum located in the Wade
Park District, in the University Circle neighborhood on
Cleveland's east side. Internationally renowned for its substantial
holdings of Asian and Egyptian art, the museum houses a diverse
permanent collection of more than 45,000 works of art from
around the world.
Notable people:
Steven Allan Spielberg KBE OMRI (born December 18, 1946) is an American director,
producer and screenwriter. Spielberg is considered as one of the founding pioneers of the New
Hollywood era, as well as being viewed as one of the most popular directors and producers in
film history.
George Timothy Clooney (born May 6, 1961) is an American actor, screenwriter, producer,
director, and activist.
Sarah Jessica Parker (born March 25, 1965) is an American actress, producer, and designer.
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PENNSYLVANIA
Pennsylvania is a state located in the northern
and Mid-Atlantic regions of the United States.
Pennsylvania is the 33rd largest, the 6th most
populous, and the 9th most densely populated
of the 50 United States. State is divided into 67
counties. It was the second state to ratify the
United States Constitution, on December 12,
1787.
Nickname: "Keystone State", "Quaker State"
Motto: "Virtue, Liberty, and Independence"
State song: "Pennsylvania" is the official state song of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania. The
song was written and composed by Eddie Khoury and Ronnie Bonner and serves as the official
song for all public purposes.
Capital city: Harrisburg
The highest point: Mount Davis 3,213 ft (979 m)
The lowest point: Delaware River at Delaware border
Flag of Pennsylvania: Pennsylvania's official flag
was adopted in 1907. The flag has a deep blue
background. In the center are two harnessed draft
horses surrounding a shield picturing a ship, a plow,
and 3 sheaves of wheat. Above is a bald eagle. Below
are a stalk of corn, an olive branch, and a draped red ribbon that reads,"VIRTUE, LIBERTY,
AND INDEPENDENCE."
The main economic sectors: milk (almost 70% of Pennsylvania's agricultural income is
generated by livestock and livestock products), fruit crops (strawberries, apples and grapes),
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manufactured products (chemicals, computer and electronic equipment), mined products (sand
and gravel), mined products.
Symbols:
State Mammal
State Insects
State Dog
White-tailed deer
Ladybug (ladybird beetle) and Firefly
Great Dane

Independence Hall is where both the United States
Declaration
of
Independence
and
the
United
States
Constitution were debated and adopted. It is now the

centerpiece of the Independence National Historical Park in
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.The building was completed in
1753 as the colonial legislature (later Pennsylvania State
House) for the Province of Pennsylvania.
Hersheypark (known as Hershey Park until 1970) is
a family theme park situated in Derry Township,
Pennsylvania, United States, about 15 miles (24 km)
east of Harrisburg, and 95 miles (153 km) west of
Philadelphia. Founded in 1906 by Milton S. Hershey,
as a leisure park for the employees of the Hershey
Chocolate Company, the park is wholly and privately
owned by Hershey Entertainment & Resorts Company as of 2013.
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The Philadelphia Museum of Art is an art museum

originally chartered in 1876 for the Centennial Exposition.
The main museum building was completed in 1928 on
Fairmount at the northwest end of Philadelphia's Benjamin
Franklin Parkway. The museum administers collections
containing over 227,000 objects including major holdings of
European, American and Asian origin.
The Philadelphia Museum of Art is an art
museum originally chartered in 1876 for the
Centennial Exposition. The main museum building
was completed in 1928 on Fairmount at the
northwest end of Philadelphia's Benjamin Franklin
Parkway. The museum administers collections
containing over 227,000 objects including major holdings of European, American and Asian
origin.
The Gettysburg Battlefield is the area of the July 13,
1863, military engagements of the Battle of Gettysburg
within
and
around
the
borough
of
Gettysburg,
Pennsylvania. Locations of military engagements extend

from the 4-acre (1.6 ha) site of the first shot at Knoxlyn
Ridge on the west of the borough, to East Cavalry Field
on the east. A military engagement prior to the battle
was conducted at the Gettysburg Railroad trestle over Rock Creek, which was burned on June 27.
Notable people:
Taylor Alison Swift (born December 13, 1989) is an American singer-songwriter. Raised in
Wyomissing, Pennsylvania, she moved to Nashville, Tennessee, at the age of 14 to pursue a
career in country music.
Willard Carroll "Will" Smith, Jr. (born September 25, 1968) is an American actor, comedian,
producer, rapper, and songwriter. He has enjoyed success in television, film, and music.
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RHODE ISLAND
Rhode Island, a U.S. state in New England, is known for
sandy shores and seaside Colonial towns. It is home to
several large cities, including Newport, which is famed
for sailing and Gilded Age mansions, such as The
Breakers. Providence, its capital, is home to Brown
University, green Roger Williams Park, landscaped
Waterplace Park and Riverwalk, with the famed
WaterFire art installation.
Nickname: The Ocean State, Little Rhody
Motto: "Hope"
State song: "Rhode Island, It's for Me"
Capital City: Providence
The highest point: Jerimoth Hill 812 ft (247 m)
Flag of Rhode Island: Rhode Island's official flag was adopted
in 1897. The flag is white, fringed with yellow on three sides. A
yellow anchor is circled by 13 yellow stars (the stars symbolize
the original 13 colonies). A blue ribbon is under the anchor and
reads, "HOPE." The anchor was first adopted as a seal for Rhode
Island in 1647, when the four original towns of Rhode Island
(Providence, Warwick, Portsmouth, and Newport) united under a
single charter.
The main economic sectors: textiles, jewelry, rubber products, machinery, tourism.
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Symbols:
State Bird
State Flower
Rhode Island Red
Violets

The Newport Cliff Walk is considered one of the top attractions
in Newport, Rhode Island, in the United States. It is a 3.5-mile
public access walkway that borders the shore line. It has been
designated a National Recreation Trail.
WaterFire is the award-winning sculpture by Barnaby Evans
presented on the rivers of downtown Providence, RI. It was first
created by Evans in 1994 to celebrate the tenth anniversary of First
Night Providence, and has since become an annual public art
phenomenon.
Roger Williams Park is an elaborately landscaped 427-acre (173
ha) city park in Providence, Rhode Island and is a historic district
listed on the National Register of Historic Places. The park is
named after the founder of the city of Providence and one of the
founders of the state of Rhode Island, Roger Williams.
The John Brown House is the first mansion built in Providence,
Rhode Island. It is located at 52 Power Street on College Hill, and
borders the campus of Brown University. The house is named after
the original owner and one of the early benefactors of the University,
the early American merchant, statesman and slave trader, John
Brown. It was declared a National Historic Landmark in 1968.
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Rough Point is one of the Gilded Age mansions of Newport, Rhode Island, now open to the
public as a museum. It is an English Manorial style home
designed by architectural firm Peabody & Stearns for
Frederick William Vanderbilt. Construction on the red
sandstone and granite began in 1887 and was completed
1892. It is located on Bellevue Avenue and borders the
Cliff Walk and overlooks the Atlantic Ocean.
Notable people:
Seth Woodbury MacFarlane (born October 26, 1973) is an American television producer,
filmmaker and actor. He is the creator of the TV series Family Guy, co-creator of the TV series
American Dad! and The Cleveland Show, and writer-director of the films Ted, its sequel Ted 2.
Olivia Frances Culpo (born May 8, 1992) is an American actress, model, television presenter,
cellist and beauty queen who won the Miss USA 2012 pageant, representing her home state of
Rhode Island.
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VERMONT
Vermont is a New England state in the northeastern
United States. From the year 1791 it is a Vermont State
of the United States and is divided into 14 counties and
only two: Lamoille and Washington are entirely
surrounded by Vermont territory. It is the 45th largest
states by the area in the USA.
Nickname: The Green Mountain State
Motto: Freedom and Unity (is about the personal
freedom and independence of the individual citizen, with the common good of the larger
community)
State song: "These Green Mountains"
Capital City: Montpelier
The number of residents: 626,042 (2015 est)
The highest point: Mount Mansfield 4,395 ft (1340 m)
Flag of Maine: It consists of the state's coat of arms and motto
on a field of azure. While the pine needle supporters of the
coat of arms are represented throughout New England and
symbolizes the small pine branches worn at the battle of
Plattsburgh near the end of the War of 1812, the pine tree in
the middle of the coat of arms represents the Vermont forests.
The cow and three sheaves of wheat represent the dairy and agriculture industries. The deer head
on top represents Vermont's wildlife. The Green Mountains are in the background as well.
The main economic sectors: animal products, crops, services, mining, manufacturing, dairy
products. Vermont is the leading producer of maple syrup in the United States.
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Presidential birthplaces:
Chester Alan Arthur was born in Fairfield on October 5, 1830 (he was the 21th US President,
Calvin Coolidge was born in Plymouth on July 4, 1872 (he was the 30th US President, serving
from 1923 to 1929).
Symbols:
State Butterfly
State Insect
Monarch butterfly
Honeybee

Lake Champlain is a natural freshwater lake in North
America, located mainly within the borders of the United
States but partially situated across the CanadaUnited States
border in the Canadian province of Quebec.
Hildene - The Lincoln Family Home was the summer home of

Robert Todd Lincoln and his wife Mary Harlan Lincoln, located
in Manchester, Vermont.
Okemo Mountain Resort is a ski resort located in Ludlow,
Vermont. Before becoming a popular ski resort destination,
Ludlow was originally a mill town, and was the home of a General
Electric plant until 1977.
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Stowe Mountain Resort is a ski resort in the northeastern United

States, near the town of Stowe in northern Vermont, comprising two
separate mountains: Mount Mansfield and Spruce Peak.
Fairbanks Museum and Planetarium is a combination museum

and planetarium located in St. Johnsbury, Vermont. It was
founded in 1889, by Franklin Fairbanks. It is organized into 3
different departments: Natural Science, Historical, Ethnological.
Notable people:
Joanna Nolle Blagden "JoJo" Levesque (born December 20, 1990) is an American singer,
songwriter, and actress.
James Timothy "Tim" Daly (born March 1, 1956) is an American actor, director, and producer.
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WISCONSIN
Wisconsin was the 30th state in the USA; it became a
state on May 29,1848.
Nickname: Badger State
Motto: "Forward"
State song: On, Wisconsin!
Capital city: Madison
The highest point: Timms Hill - 1,952 feet (595 m) above sea level
The lowest point: Lake Michigan 579 ft (176 m)
Flag of Wisconsin: Wisconsin's official state flag was adopted in 1913. The flag has a deep blue
background. White letters spell out "WISCONSIN" and "1848," the year Wisconsin became a
state. A sailor with rope and a miner with an axe surround a yellow shield in the center of the
flag.
The shield depicts an arm and hammer, a plow, a pick and
shovel, and an anchor. These represent Wisconsin's main
industries: manufacturing, agriculture, mining, and shipping. In
the center of the shield is a blue ring with the words "E
PLURIBUS UNUM" (which is the motto of the U.S.A. and means "Out of Many, One" - this
refers to the states of the United States being united into one country). Inside the ring is a smaller
shield with a blue top and red and white stripes on the bottom.
A badger (Wisconsin's state animal) and a white ribbon reading "FORWARD" are above the
shield. A cornucopia filled with food and a stack of lead ore are under the shield.
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The main economic sectors: dairy products (milk, butter, cheese), farming (corn), machinery,
paper manufacturing, beer, tourism
Symbols:
State Bird
State Animal
Robin
Badger
State Wildlife Animal
State Domestic Animal
White-tailed deer
Dairy cow

The small town of Oshkosh on Lake Winnebago, northwest of
Milwaukee, is famous for two things: the popular line of kids'
clothing and its place on the world's airshow circuit.
Taliesin East: Frank Lloyd Wright's Perfect Country Home one of the most influential individuals to have called Wisconsin
home was Frank Lloyd Wright. Numerous examples of the great
architect's designs can still be seen across the state in which he
was born and where he lived for much of his life, including the
spectacular Monona Terrace Community and Convention Center on Madison's lakeshore (it was
actually built long after his death but was based on his original plans), and Milwaukee's Greek
Orthodox Church.
Wisconsin State Capitol - Madison has many great reasons to
visit, many of them found in the downtown core. One of the most
attractive is the Wisconsin State Capitol, completed in 1917 and
decorated with a 284-foot-high dome that's just three feet shy of
Washington's Capitol building.
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Home of the Hog: The Harley-Davidson Museum. Nothing

says "freedom" quite like a Harley-Davidson motorcycle, a fact
that is not lost on visitors to Milwaukee, the birthplace of the
famous "Hog." The best place to find out more about this iconic
machine is the city's Harley-Davidson Museum, home to more
than 450 classic motorcycles.
In the small Wisconsin town of Baraboo, Circus World Museum
is an excellent attraction for kids of all ages to learn about the dayto-day activities of a working circus.
Notable people:
Connor Franta(23 years old)- Youtube Star
Luke Korns(19 years old)- Youtube Star
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QUIZ
How many counties are there in Maine?
What is the highest point in Vermont?
What is an official state dog breed of Massachusetts?
How big is Rhode Island?
When was Connecticut state flag adopted?
What is the capital city of New York State?
What is the nickname of New Jersey State?
When was the official flag of Pennsylvania adopted?
What is an official state bird of Ohio?
What is there on the flag of New Hampshire?
In which state was Michael Jackson born?
Which state is the 25th largest state in the U.S?
When did Michigan become a state?
What is the third most popular tourist attraction in Wisconsin?
Which state is Eagle Mountain located?
What is the number of residents(2015 est) in Iowa?
What is the motto of Missouri?
What is the state song of North-Dakota?
Which states is South-Dakota surrounded by?
Why is Nebraskas nickname Cornhusker State?
Which states state bird is a western meadowlark?
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USED MATERIALS
1. http://www.enchantedlearning.com/usa/states/
2. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/I_Love_New_York
3. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/New_York
4. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_New_York_state_symbols#Culture
5. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_people_from_New_York_City
6. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/New_Hampshire
7. http://www.enchantedlearning.com/usa/states/newhampshire/
8. http://www.netstate.com/economy/nh_economy.htm
9. http://www.planetware.com/tourist-attractions/newhampshire-usnh.htm
10. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_people_from_New_Hampshire
11. http://www.enchantedlearning.com/usa/states/connecticut/
12. http://www.planetware.com/tourist-attractions/connecticut- usct.htm
13. www.netstate.com/economy/ct_economy.g
14. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_people_from_Connecticut
15. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Connecticut
16. http://www.enchantedlearning.com/usa/statesbw/maine.shtm
17. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_Maine_state_symbols
18. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Maine
19. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_people_from_Maine
20. http://www.enchantedlearning.com/usa/states/maine/
21. http://www.enchantedlearning.com/usa/statesbw/massachusetts.shtml
22. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PuXZKp5endw
23. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Massachusetts
24. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_people_from_Boston
25. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/New_Jersey
26. http://www.netstate.com/economy/nj_economy.htm
27. http://www.planetware.com/tourist-attractions/newjersey-usnj.htm
28. http://www.enchantedlearning.com/usa/states/newjersey/
29. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_people_from_New_Jersey
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30. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pennsylvania
31. http://www.planetware.com/tourist-attractions/pennsylvania- uspa.htm
32. http://www.netstate.com/economy/pa_economy.htm
33. http://www.enchantedlearning.com/usa/states/pennsylvania/
34. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_people_from_Pennsylvania
35. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rhode_Island
36. http://enchantedlearning.com/usa/states/rhodeisland/
37. http://www.netstate.com/economy/ri_economy.htm
38. http://www.planetware.com/tourist-attractions/rhodeisland-usri.htm
39. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_people_from_Rhode_Island
40. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Vermont
41. http://www.enchantedlearning.com/usa/statesbw/vermont.shtml
42. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Freedom_and_Unity
43. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_people_from_Vermont
44. http://www.enchantedlearning.com/usa/states/wisconsin/
45. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wisconsin
46. http://www.netstate.com/economy/wi_economy.htm
47. http://www.planetware.com/tourist-attractions/wisconsin-uswi.htm
48. http://www.famousbirthdays.com/birthplace/wisconsin.html
49. http://www.enchantedlearning.com/usa/states/illinois/
50. http://www.planetware.com/tourist-attractions-/chicago-us-il-chi.htm
51. http://www.enchantedlearning.com/usa/states/indiana/
52. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Indiana
53. http://www.planetware.com/tourist-attractions/indiana- usin.htm
54. http://www.netstate.com/economy/in_economy.htm
55. http://www.enchantedlearning.com/usa/states/northdakota/
56. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/North_Dakota
57. http://www.netstate.com/economy/nd_economy.htm
58. http://www.planetware.com/tourist-attractions/north-dakota-usnd.htm
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59. http://www.famousbirthdays.com/birthplace/northdakota.html
60. http://www.enchantedlearning.com/usa/states/southdakota/
61. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/South_Dakota
62. http://www.netstate.com/economy/sd_economy.htm
63. http://www.planetware.com/tourist-attractions/south-dakota-ussd.htm
64. http://www.famousbirthdays.com/birthplace/southdakota.html
65. http://www.enchantedlearning.com/usa/states/nebraska/
66. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nebraska
67. http://www.netstate.com/economy/ne_economy.htm
68. http://www.planetware.com/tourist-attractions/nebraska-usne.htm
69. http://www.enchantedlearning.com/usa/states/michigan/
70. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Michigan
71. http://www.netstate.com/economy/mi_economy.htm
72. http://www.planetware.com/tourist-attractions/michigan-usmi.htm
73. http://www.famousbirthdays.com/birthplace/michigan.html
74. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kansas
75. http://www.enchantedlearning.com/usa/states/kansas/
76. http://www.famousbirthdays.com/birthplace/kansas.html
77. http://www.planetware.com/tourist-attractions/kansas-usks.htm
78. http://www.netstate.com/economy/ks_economy.htm
79. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Iowa
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80. http://www.enchantedlearning.com/usa/states/iowa/
81. http://www.famousbirthdays.com/birthplace/iowa.html
82. http://www.planetware.com/tourist-attractions/iowa-usia.htm
83. http://www.enchantedlearning.com/usa/states/minnesota/
84. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Minnesota
85. http://www.netstate.com/economy/mn_economy.htm
86. http://www.planetware.com/tourist-attractions/minnesota-usmn.htm
87. http://www.famousbirthdays.com/birthplace/minnesota.html
88. http://www.enchantedlearning.com/usa/states/missouri/
89. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Missouri
90. http://www.netstate.com/economy/mo_economy.htm
91. http://www.planetware.com/tourist-attractions/missouri-usmo.htm
92. http://www.famousbirthdays.com/birthplace/missouri.html
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Connecticut. The Aquarium is one of three U.S.

State Dance - Square dance

Most popular tourist attractions:

The North Dakota Heritage Center in Bismarck offers an

Most popular tourist attractions:

monument is South Dakota's most prominent tourist attraction.

Custer State Park covers a wide range of different terrain,

Most popular tourist attractions:

Wrigley Field- home to the Chicago Cubs, was built in 1914.

Most popular tourist attractions:

The Fort Wayne Children's Zoo is located in the city of the

The Lanier Mansion was built by James Franklin Doughty

Also known as the Wild canary

Most popular tourist attractions:

This enormous undertaking was successful and the National

Botanica, Wichita Gardens is a 9.5 acre site that features themed

The Helen Foresman Spencer Museum of Art at the University of Kansas

Most popular tourist attractions:

Portland Head Light is an historic lighthouse in Cape

Cadillac Mountain is a mountain located on Mount Desert

Victoria Mansion is a landmark example of American

Most popular tourist attractions:

The Michigan Historical Museum tells Michigan's story from

Most popular tourist attractions:

Most popular tourist attractions:

Silver Dollar City in Branson combines a major theme park with

State Soft Drink

Most popular tourist attractions:

Haymarket District in Lincoln. A lively atmosphere, great restaurants,

State Fruit State Insect

Most popular tourist attractions:

photographs and sculpture.

Santa's Village is a Christmas-themed amusement park

Most popular tourist attractions:

Liberty State Park is located on Upper New York Bay in

The Great Falls of the Passaic River is a prominent

Grounds For Sculpture is a 42-acre (170,000 m2)

Thomas Edison National Historical Park preserves

States and was explored by Giovanni da Verrazzano

counties. It is the 27th largest state.

Left: Liberty, her left foot treads upon a crown that

Right: Justice, wearing a blindfold (representing

Most popular tourist attractions:

Times Square is a major commercial intersection and

Statue of Liberty is a colossal neoclassical sculpture and the statue is an

Niagara Falls is one of the natural

Most popular tourist attractions:

Hocking Hills State Park is a non-contiguous state park in the

The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame and Museum is

Ladybug (ladybird beetle) and Firefly

Most popular tourist attractions:

Constitution were debated and adopted. It is now the

The Philadelphia Museum of Art is an art museum

Pennsylvania. Locations of military engagements extend

Rhode Island Red

Most popular tourist attractions:

Most popular tourist attractions:

Hildene - The Lincoln Family Home was the summer home of

Stowe Mountain Resort is a ski resort in the northeastern United