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143 Cards in this Set
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The Gulf of Mexico is the ___th (#) largest body of water in the world.
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9th largest
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Which three countries surround the Gulf of Mexico?
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the USA, Mexico, & Cuba
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Into which body of water does the Mississippi River flow?
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the Gulf of Mexico
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When is "Hurricane season" for the Gulf States?
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August-September
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The Gulf States experience an average of ___ (#) of storms each season.
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10.1
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What method is used for reaching oil that is buried deep below the water of the Gulf of Mexico?
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Offshore drilling
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Which state is the "Yellowhammer State"?
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Alabama
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What does "audemus jura nostra defendere", the motto of Alabama, mean?
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"We dare defend our rights."
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Which two states have flags that are patterned after a historical flag of Spain.
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Alabama & Florida
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What is the capital of Alabama?
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Montgomery
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What is the largest city in Alabama?
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Birmingham
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What is the nickname of Birmingham, Alabama?
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the "Pittsburgh of the South"
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Who is the Governor of Alabama?
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Robert Riley (R)
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What is the oldest and most historic city in Alabama?
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Mobile
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What is Alabama's major port city on the Gulf of Mexico?
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Mobile
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Which nation founded the city of Mobile, Alabama in 1702?
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France
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What is the name of the American general that captured Pensacola, Florida and Mobile, Alabama from the Spanish?
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Andrew Jackson
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What is the name of the African-American seamstress that was arrested during a protest in Montgomery, Alabama.
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Rosa Parks
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Which state was formerly known as the "Cotton State"?
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Alabama
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Which foreign automobile companies have plants in Alabama?
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Mercedes-Benz, Toyota, Hyundai, & Honda
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What is the name of the German steel company that operates a plant in Alabama?
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ThyssenKrupp
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What are the two major universities located in the State of Alabama?
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University of Alabama (Crimson Tide) & Auburn University (Tigers)
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What is the name of the woman from Alabama that became an author and activist despite being unable to hear, see, or speak?
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Helen Keller
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Who was the famous African-American Olympian that was born in Alabama?
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Jesse Owens
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What is the nickname of Mississippi?
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the "Magnolia State"
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Which is the only state flag that currently includes a Confederate Battle Flag?
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the State Flag of Mississippi
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What is the motto of Mississippi?
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"virtute et armis" ("by valor and arms")
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What is the capital of Mississippi?
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Jackson
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What is the largest city in Mississippi?
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Jackson
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Name the three cities on Mississippi's gulf coast.
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Pascagoula, Gulfport, & Biloxi
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What is the largest city in Mississippi that is on the Mississippi River?
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Vicksburg
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Before the Civil War, 55% of Mississippians were _______.
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Cotton slaves
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Which state consistently has the lowest per capita income and the lowest academic achievement rating in the US?
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Mississippi
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Where do tourists like to gamble in Mississippi?
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Aboard the Mississippi river boats
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What is the name of the largest college in Mississippi?
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Ol' Miss (the University of Mississippi)
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Which state is the "Pelican State"?
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Louisiana
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What is the motto of Louisiana?
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"Union, justice, & confidence"
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What is the capital of Louisiana?
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Baton Rouge
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What is the largest city in Louisiana?
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New Orleans
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What is the nickname of New Orleans?
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the "Big Easy"
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What is the main historic district of New Orleans called?
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the "French Quarter"
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What is the name of the festival that is celebrated in New Orleans and other gulf cities before the Catholic holiday of Lent?
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Mardi Gras
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What does "Mardi Gras" mean in English?
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"Fat Tuesday"
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Who is the Governor of Louisiana?
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Bobby Jindal (R)
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What makes much of the lower state of Louisiana swampy?
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the Mississippi River Delta
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What is the Louisiana/Cajun word for a swamp?
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"Bayou"
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Around New Orleans, these seawalls were constructed to keep out the water of the Mississippi and the Gulf.
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Levees
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What are counties called in Louisiana?
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Parishes
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Why was New Orleans so quickly and dramatically flooded during Hurricane Katrina? (2 things)
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(1) the levees broke (2) the city is below sea level
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Who sold Louisiana to the United States?
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Napoleon Bonaparte (France)
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What is the name of the sale of 828,000 square miles of land to the United States for $15 million?
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the Louisiana Purchase
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What is the name of the group of people who are descendant from the African-American and European inhabitants of New Orleans?
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Creoles
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What is the name of the group of people living in and around New Orleans who are descendant from French Canadians?
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Cajuns
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What was invented in New Orleans?
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Jazz music
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Which city is the world's 4th busiest port?
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New Orleans
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Louisianans are known for eating this crustacean.
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Crawfish
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What is the name of the fermented hot sauce from Louisiana?
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Tabasco Sauce
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Which American oil company is headquartered in Texas and operates refineries in Louisiana?
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ExxonMobil
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Who was an influential senator from and governor of Louisiana during the 1920's and 1930's?
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Huey "Kingfish" Long
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What is the nickname of Florida?
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the "Sunshine State"
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What is the capital of Florida?
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Tallahassee
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What is the motto of Florida?
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"In God we Trust"
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What is technically the largest city in Florida?
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Jacksonville
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What is the most populated area of Florida?
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Miami-Dade County (Miami: 4th in the USA / Atlantic Ocean)
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What is the second-most-populated area in Florida?
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Tampa Bay-St. Petersburg (Gulf of Mexico / western Florida)
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Who is the Governor of Mississppi?
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Haley Barbour (R)
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Who is the Governor of Florida?
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Charlie Crist (I)
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What is the name of the largest lake in Florida?
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Lake Okeechobee
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What is the name of Florida's vast area of wetlands south of Lake Okeechobee.
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the Florida Everglades
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The Florida Keys is an archipelago of ______ (#) islands.
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1700
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Which of the Florida Keys is the largest?
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Key Largo
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What is the major interstate highway that connects the Gulf States? It runs from Jacksonville, through Mobile and New Orleans, to California
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I-10 (Interstate 10)
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What is the oldest city in the United States? Who founded it in 1565?
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St. Augustine / Spain
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What is the name of the Native American group that lived in Florida?
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the Seminoles
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What are the two major colleges in Florida?
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Florida States (Seminoles) & the University of Florida (Gators)
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Which state has the 4th largest population and economy in the USA?
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Florida
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What is the most important industry in Florida?
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Tourism
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Why does Florida attract so many retirees from across the US? It's not just the sunshine!
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No state income tax
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Which of Florida's cities is the most visited vacation spot in the world?
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Orlando
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What are the three largest theme parks in Orlando, Florida?
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Walt Disney World, Universal Studios, Sea World,
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What is the name of the space states at Cape Canaveral, Florida.
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John F. Kennedy Space Center
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This city is the headquarters of Florida's cruising industry.
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Miami, Florida
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Florida is the leading producer of _____. (5 things)
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Oranges, tangerines, grapefruit, sugarcane, & stawberries
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What is the nickname of Arkansas?
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the "Natural State"
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What is the state capital of Arkansas?
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Little Rock
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What is the largest city in Arkansas?
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Little Rock
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Who is the current Governor of Arkansas?
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Mike Beebe (D)
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What is the name of the range of mountains in southern Missouri and northern Arkansas?
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the Ozarks
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This important river (6th longest in US) flows from the Rocky Mountains to the Mississippi River?
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Arkansas River
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On which major river is Little Rock located?
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the Arkansas River
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What was the name of the group of African-American students who gained national attention for trying to go to a new school during integration in Arkansas?
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the "Little Rock Nine"
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Which state is known for producing diamonds?
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Arkansas
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What is the largest corporation in the world? It's headquartered in Bentonville, Arkansas.
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Wal-Mart (Walmart)
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Who founded Walmart?
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Sam Walton
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This Arkansas-based company is the world's largest processor of meat (2nd of chicken).
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Tyson Foods
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Before becoming the 42nd President of the United States, he was the 40th Governor of Arkansas.
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Bill Clinton
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What is the nickname of Oklahoma?
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the "Sooner State"
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What is the motto of Arkansas and what does it mean?
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"Regnat populus" ("the people rule")
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What is the capital of Oklahoma?
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Oklahoma City
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What is the largest city in Oklahoma?
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Oklahoma City
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Who is the Governor of Oklahoma?
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C. Brad Henry (D)
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How many distinct topographical regions does Oklahoma have?
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Eleven (11)
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This group of mountains in OK, AK, & MO is the only mountainous region between the Appalachian Mountains and Rocky Mountains.
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the US Interior Highlands (Ozarks & Ouachita Mtns.)
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Which state contains more Indian territory than any other?
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Oklahoma
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In 1889, "sooners", eager settlers, rushed across the border of which state in order to claim land?
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Oklahoma
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What is the name of the historic scenic highway that originally stretched through the Southwest?
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Route 66: the "Mother Road"
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Also known as the "Dirty Thirties", this was the name of the series of severe dirt storms that caused major damage to the American prairie land.
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the "Dust Bowl"
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What is the name of the cowboy, comedian, and movie star from Oklahoma who was one of the premier American entertainers of the 1920's and 1930's?
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Will Rogers
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Which city is the birthplace of swing music, Route 66, and was once called the "Oil Capital of the World"?
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Tulsa, OK
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What is the name of the Cherokee Indian teacher and linguist that developed an alphabet for the Cherokee language?
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Sequoyah
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What is the nickname of Texas?
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the "Lone Star State"
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What is the largest city in Texas?
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Houston
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What is the capital of Texas?
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Austin
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What is the state motto of Texas?
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"Friendship"
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Who is the current Governor of Texas?
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Rick Perry (R)
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What serves as the border between most of Texas and Mexico?
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the Rio Grande
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Into which Mexican city did Americans (Texans) first settle in 1718?
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San Antonio, TX
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At this Spanish church, 200 Texans fought an army of 2,400 Mexicans for thirteen days. Eventually all of the Texans were killed.
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the Alamo (1836)
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Who first led American settlers into Texas?
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Stephen Austin
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Who was the leader of the Texans during the Texan War for Independence and the first and only President of Texas?
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Sam Houston
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In 1836, Texas won their independence from ___ (country).
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Mexico
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Texas is the leading American producer of which four things?
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Cattle, salt, cotton, & petroleum
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What is the name of the Texan oil corporation that is the world's largest refiner of petroleum?
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Exxon-Mobil
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What is the name of the Dallas-based company that makes calculators & semiconductors?
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Texas Instruments
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Which two men are in the Statuary Hall Collection representing Texas?
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Stephen Austin & Sam Houston
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Which state is known as the "Land of Enchantment"?
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New Mexico
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What is the capital of New Mexico?
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Santa Fe
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What is the largest city in New Mexico?
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Albuquerque
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What is the motto of New Mexico? What does it mean?
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"crescit eundo" ("It grows as it goes.")
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Who is the Governor of New Mexico?
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Bill Richardson III (D)
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Which state has the highest Hispanic-American percentage of population?
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New Mexico
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What is the nickname of Arizona?
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the "Grand Canyon State"
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What is the largest city in Arizona?
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Phoenix (6th in US)
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What is the motto of Arizona? What does it mean?
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"Ditat Deus" ("God enriches.")
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Who is the Governor of Arizona?
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Jan Brewer (R)
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What is the fourth longest road in the US & the major interstate of the Southwest?
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I-10
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What is the third longest road i the US?
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I-40
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The city of Phoenix is located in which American desert?
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the Sonoran Desert
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Which city is the most populous state capital in the US?
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Phoenix
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Which river flows through the Grand Canyon?
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the Colorado River
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The Colorado River flows from ___________ to ____________.
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the Rocky Mtns. / Gulf of California
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How long is the Grand Canyon?
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277 miles
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What are the "Five C's" that the economy of Arizona is based upon?
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Copper, cattle, cotton, citrus, & climate
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