The word Oklahoma is a combination of two words in the Choctaw language, which is spoken by the Choctaw people.
In 1889 settlers were allowed to race into parts of Oklahoma and claim land for themselves. But some managed to get to these spots before the territory was officially open to them. They were called “sooners,” which eventually became the state’s nickname: the Sooner State. Pronghorn antelopes, American bison, armadillos, and coyotesare just a few of Oklahoma’s mammals. Birdwatchers can look for greater roadrunners, red-headed woodpeckers, and scissortail flycatchers. Oklahoma is home to amphibians like gray tree frogs and Woodhouse toads (the state’s largest toad). Reptiles include copperhead snakes, snapping turtles, and American alligators. Common trees that grow here include red maple, sweetgum, Ponderosa pine, hickory, and eastern redbud (Oklahoma’s state tree). Coneflower, buttonbush, Indian blanket, and ghost flower are some of the state’s wildflowers. Oklahoma became the 46th state on November 16, 1907. Ashleigh
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Louisiana has the tallest state capitol building in the United States; the building is 450 feet tall with 34 floors.
In 1812 Louisiana became the 18th state. Louisiana was named after King Louis XIV when the land was claimed for France in 1862. Louisiana is called the Pelican State because of its state bird. Coyotes, American beavers, muskrats, and swamp rabbits are some of Louisiana’s mammals. The state’s best-known reptilemight be the American alligator. But the area is also home to alligator snapping turtles, constrictors called Louisiana pine snakes, and venomous harlequin coral snakes. Bright pink roseate spoonbills, yellow-crowned night-herons, Louisiana waterthrushes, and purple gallinules are among Louisiana’s many birds. Southern toads, crawfish frogs, and Louisiana slimy salamanders are a few of the state’s amphibians. Pecan, Louisiana hickory, magnolia, live oak and bald cypress (the state tree) are among Louisiana’s most common trees. Plants and flowers that grow in Louisiana include little brown jug, American hogpeanut, and sensitive partridge pea. Ashleigh Maryland was made the seventh U.S. state in 1788.
Maryland was named after Queen Henrietta Maria of England. She was married to King Charles I, who granted permission for Maryland to become a colony. Legend has it that Maryland’s nicknamed the Old Line State in honor of 400 Revolutionary War soldiers who faced off against 10,000 British soldiers in a battle in 1776. These soldiers, which were called the “Maryland Line,” held off the British just long enough to allow the rest of the American army—lead by George Washington—to escape. Black bears, bobcats, and Appalachian cottontails are a few of the mammals that live in Maryland. Ospreys, gyrfalcons (the biggest type of falcon), and Baltimore orioles are some local birds. The state’s amphibians include Allegheny Mountain dusky salamanders and barking tree frogs. And reptiles such as bog turtles, Coastal Plain milk snakes, and eastern fence lizards live here. Bald cypress, loblolly pine, juniper, walnut, and white oak (the state tree) are among Maryland’s native trees. The state’s wildflowers include Maryland golden-aster, Maryland meadow beauty, and ladies’ tresses—an orchid that resembles a spiraling lock of hair. Ashleigh In 1863, West Virginia became the 35th state.
West Virginia was originally going to be called "Kanawha," a name that honors a Native American tribe. ( West Virginia was named after a nickname of Queen Elizabeth I, who ruled in the late 1500s.) West is just where it is located. It’s bordered by Ohio, Pennsylvania, and Maryland in the north; Maryland and Virginia in the east; Virginia and Kentucky in the south; and Kentucky and Ohio in the west. Virginia big-eared bats, West Virginia northern flying squirrels, raccoons, skunks, and black bears, the state animal roam around West Virginia's forest's and fields. Wild turkeys, ruffed grouse, barred owls, bald eagles, cerulean warblers, ruby-throated hummingbirds and cardinals the state bird are among the 300 species of birds that live in the state. Corn snakes, mountain earthsnakes, fence lizards, stink pots (a kind of turtle), and five-lined skinks are some of the reptiles that slither and skitter through West Virginia. Amphibians such as tiny cricket frogs, mountain chorus frogs, Allegheny Mountain dusky salamanders, and West Virginia spring salamanders also live throughout the state. Some of West Virginia’s most common trees include hemlock, red spruce, cedar, ash, pitch pine, hickory, and cucumber tree, which has cucumber-shaped fruit. The state also has a large number of native wildflowers such as Virginia bluebells, Virginia button weed, Virginia potato (which has edible roots), and Virginia strawberry. Ashleigh Massachusetts became the sixth U.S. state in 1788.
Massachusetts’ name might come from the Massachusetts tribe, whose name can be translated to “near the great hill. It refers to the Blue Hills, southwest of Boston. The state’s nickname ''The Bay State'' originated from its many harbor's or bays., or it might refer to the Massachusetts Bay Company, which was given a royal charter to colonize the land. Some of the mammals that roam in the woods of Massachusetts are black bears, bobcats, eastern coyotes, moose, and white-tailed deer. Birds like bald eagles, wild turkeys, northern cardinals, blue jays, mourning doves, and American robins enjoy flying through the state. Snapping turtles, eastern ribbon snakes, and five-lined skinks are most of Massachusetts’ reptiles. Eastern newts, American bullfrogs, and American toads are a few of the best-known amphibians. Some of the trees that are common in Massachusetts are sugar maples, eastern white pines, sycamores, and American elms (the state tree) grow in the state’s forests. Massachusetts is also filled with wildflowers such as New England asters, blue violets, wild bleeding hearts, black-eyed Susan's, and oxeye daisies. Ashleigh Although some species are dull-colored, most wear intricate patterns with striking backgrounds of blue, red, orange, or yellow. Many have dark bands across their eyes and round, eye-like dots on their flanks to confuse predators as to which end to strike and in which direction they're likely to flee.
There are at least 114 species of butterflyfish. They have thin, disk-shaped bodies that closely resemble their equally recognizable cousins, the angelfish. They spend their days tirelessly pecking at coral and rock formations with their long, thin snouts in search of coral polyps, worms, and other small invertebrates. Butterflyfish, with their amazing array of colors and patterns, are among the most common sights on reefs throughout the world. Ashleigh In 1861, Kansas became the 34th state.
Kansas’ name comes from the a word that means "People of the South Wind." It originated from the Kansa Native American tribe."Today some Kansans call themselves Jayhawkers. Probably before you were born, the Civil War had not started... and the term actually referred to Kansan bands of robbers. But once the war started on April 12, 1861, many Jayhawkers or robbers enlisted to fight in support of the Union in the North and the abolition of slavery. Kansas' nickname, which is the Sunflower State, comes from the big, wide, and large fields of sunflowers that bloom here. These poplar flowers are grown for seeds and oil. Kansas is right next to Nebraska in the north, Missouri in the east, Oklahoma in the south, and Colorado in the west. The state is known for a lot of plains, but it isn’t all flatland . Nine-banded armadillos, black-tailed jackrabbits, and plains pocket gophers run through the state along with buffalo (the state animal). Reptiles sliver and crawl around Kansas, some of them are prairie king snakes, western worm snakes, prairie lizards, and Great Plains skinks. Birds cover a good lot of the state, a few are of them are: black vultures, golden eagles, yellow-billed cuckoos, western meadowlarks, (state bird) and prairie chickens. In the northeast part of the state, cedar, maple, oak, and walnut trees grow. Cottonwood, the state tree, crops up throughout the state. But Kansas is covered in a lot of grass: the west grows buffalo grass; the Southeastern Plains have blue-stem grass, switch grass, and Indian grass; and the Great Plains grow bluegrass. Common wildflowers include sunflowers, verbena, purple cornflower, prairie phlox, and prickly poppy. Ashleigh Tennessee's State Capital, which is known as Nashville, is also known as "Music City" which is the country music capital of the world.
Tennessee has a whole mountin of nicknames, but the most rated is “The Volunteer State.” The nickname originated during the War of 1812, in which the volunteer soldiers from Tennessee, serving under Gen. Andrew Jackson, who displayed marked valor in the Battle of New Orleans. Tennessee state animal is a raccoon. Tennessee became the 16th state in 1796 which was a long time ago. The most highest point know in the state is Clingman's Dome with 6,643 feet above sea level. The lowest point in Tennessee is 178 feet from the Mississippi River. The three stars on the flag are three different land forms in the state. Mountains in the east, highlands in the middle and lowlands in the west. Ashleigh Elk, badgers, and eastern spotted skunks are some of Arkansas’ mammals. The state’s birds include red-tailed hawks, ivory-billed woodpeckers, and indigo buntings. Amphibians such as cricket frogs and Ouachita dusky salamanders can be found in Arkansas. Western pygmy rattlesnakes and eastern collared lizards are among the reptiles that skitter through the state.
Common trees include hickory, plum, hawthorn, and pine. The maple-leaf oak tree exists only in Arkansas. Wildflowers are plentiful and include American beautyberry, wild bergamot, and orange coneflower. Arkansas became the 25th U.S. state on June 16 1836. Arkansas’ name came from the Quapaw Indians, whom the French called the “Arkansaw.” Arkansas is nicknamed the Natural State because of its beautiful lakes, rivers, mountains, and wildlife. Arkansas is bordered by Missouri in the north, Tennessee and Mississippi in the east, Louisiana in the south, and Texas and Oklahoma in the west. Its eastern border is almost completely formed by the Mississippi River. Ashleigh In 1890 Wyoming became the 44th state. Shoshone National Forest was set aside in northwest Wyoming in 1891 as part of the Yellowstone Timberland Reserve. It is the country’s first national forest.
Some people aren’t sure where Wyoming’s name came from. The name might come from a Delaware Indian word meaning “mountains and valleys alternating,” or “large plains.” It might also come from the Munsee language, meaning “at the big river flat,” or the Algonquin language meaning, “a large prairie place.” It’s nicknamed the Equality State because it was the first state to grant women the right to vote and to have women serve on juries and hold public office. Wyoming is bordered by Montana in the north; Montana, Idaho, and Utah in the west; Utah and Colorado in the south; and Nebraska and South Dakota in the east. Buffalo, pronghorn, black bears, grizzlies, and bighorn sheep are among Wyoming’s many mammals. Red-tailed hawks, prairie falcons, pinyon jays, and mountain bluebirds are a few of the birds that soar overhead. Reptiles like western painted turtles, rubber boas, Great Basin skinks, and Great Plains ear less lizards. Amphibians include Columbia spotted frogs, Wyoming toads, and western tiger salamanders. Grasses, semidesert shrubs, and desert shrubs cover almost all of the state. Sagebrush and Rocky Mountain juniper are examples of these plants. In forested areas, you can find ponderosa pines, lodgepole pines, and Douglas firs. Yarrow, sticky purple geranium, pinkfairies, and Indian paintbrush (the state flower) are a few of the wildflowers that grow throughout Wyoming. Ashleigh 1.I would never drink: I would never drink because drinking can kill you.
2.I would never smoke:I would never smoke because smoking can make your lungs turn black. 3.I would never join a street gang: I would never join a street gang because they do bad and threatening things. 4. I would never kill anybody:I would never kill anybody because killing people is bad, even though, if they hurt me...than maybe. 5.I would never lie to my friends, or family: I would never lie to my friends, or family because lying is a bad thing to do. 6.I would never hitchhike: I would never hitchhike because it is very dangerous. 7.I would never bye a gun: I would never bye a gun because guns are very dangerous. 8.I would never steal: I would never steal because stealing is bad. 9.I would never go skydiving: I would never go skydiving because it is very risky. 10.I would never go out camping:I would never go out camping because it is a 50/50 chance you may run into a wild animal. Ashleigh Some people disagree on how Oregon got its name. Some think it could’ve come from the French word ouragan meaning “hurricane,” a term used by French explorers to describing a windy area of the state. Others believe it may have been derived from the Chinook word oolighan, a type of fish Native Americans ate. Oregon was nicknamed the Beaver State because early settlers used to trap these animals for their fur.
Once hunted for its fur, the beaver—Oregon’s state animal—is common here. Other local mammals include Roosevelt elk, gray wolves, and wolverines. Burrowing owls, snowy plovers, sage grouse, and osprey are some of Oregon’s avian residents. Reptiles such as western pond turtles and Oregon alligator lizards creep through the state. Meanwhile spotted frogs, Pacific giant salamanders, and coastal tailed frogs are a few of the area’s amphibians. Oregon’s most common type of tree is the Douglas fir (the state tree). Oregon is also known for hemlock, red alder, bigleaf maple, and ponderosa pine. Wildflowers such as creeping Oregon grape, (state flower) sticky purple geranium, and white mule’s ears grow in Oregon.Oregon provides the most softwood lumber in the United States. Sun stone (the official state gem), opal, agate, and jade are also mined here. It is the only state to have an official state nut, the hazelnut. Oregon became the 33rd state on February 14, 1859. Ashleigh |
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