State Nicknames

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The Sooner State-- because some people arrived before OR Sooner than the land was officially opened for settlement. Oklahoma or Tennessee

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Oklahoma

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Which state is known as the Heart of Dixie because of its Southern culture and location south of the Mason-Dixie Line? Alabama or Nevada

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Alabama

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Which state is known as the Last Frontier because much of the state has not been settled? Colorado or Alaska

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Alaska

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Which state is known as the Ocean State because over its nearly 400 miles of shoreline? Pennsylvania or Rhode Island

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Rhode Island

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Which state is known as the Cornhusker State because of the importance of harvesting corn, one of its most important crops? Vermont or Nebraska

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Nebraska

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Which state is known as the Grand Canyon State because the Grand Canyon is located in its northwestern corner? Montana or Arizona

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Arizona

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Which state is known as the Sunshine State because of its warm climate and popular beaches? Washington or Florida

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Florida

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Which state is known as the Beaver State because the trading of beaver pelts was an important economic activity early in its history? Oregon or Hawaii

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Oregon

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Which state is known as the Buckeye State because Buckeye trees grow abundantly there? Ohio or Utah

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Ohio

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Which state is known as the Garden State because its many farms provide fruits and vegetables for nearby cities? New Jersey or North Carolina

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New Jersey

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Which state is known as the Pine Tree State because of the importance of its forest and the timber industry? Connecticut or Maine

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Maine

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Which state,known as the Lone Star State, has a single star on it flag and was once an independent republic? Texas or Virginia

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Texas

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Which state is known as the Keystone State because of its central position among the original 13 colonies? New Hampshire or Pennsylvania

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Pennsylvania

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Which state is known as the Mountain State because it is covered almost entirely by the Appalachian Mountains? West Virginia or Colorado

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West Virginia

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Which state is known as the Equality State because it was the first state to give women the right to vote? Wyoming or Mississippi

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Wyoming

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Which state is known as the Land of Enchantment because of its variety of spectacular physical features, such as Carlsbad Caverns?New Mexico or Indiana

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New Mexico

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Which state is known as the Pelican state because pelicans are native to its Gulf Coast? Maryland or Louisiana

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Louisiana

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Which state is known as the Land of Lincoln because Abraham Lincoln began his political career there? Kansas or Illinois

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Illinois

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Which state, famous for the gold rush of 1849, is known as the Golden State? California or Vermont

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California

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Which state is known as the Bluegrass State because of the bluegrass that grows in a region famous for the breeding of horses? Iowa or Kentucky

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Kentucky

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Which state is known as the Peach State because peaches are one of its major crops? Hawaii or Georgia

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Georgia

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Which state is known as the Mount Rushmore State because large sculptures of four presidents are carved onto a mountainside there? South Dakota and Minnesota

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South Dakota

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Which state is known as the Palmetto State because that kind of palm tree is native to the state? South Carolina or Delaware

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South Carolina

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Which state, famous for its wealth and financial resources, is known as the Empire State Michigan or New York

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New York

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Which state is known as the Badger State because its early lead miners lived in caves and were called badgers? Missouri or Wisconsin

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Wisconsin

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Which state is known as the Evergreen State because pine, fir, and other evergreen trees grow well in its Marine west coast climate? Utah or Washington

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Washington

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Which state is known as the First State because it was the first to ratify the US Constitution? Arkansas or Delaware

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Delaware

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Which state is known as the Sunflower State because large numbers of sunflowers grow on its plains? Idaho or Kansas

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Kansas

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Which state is known as the Bay state because the Pilgrims founded a colony on one of the state's major bays? Massachusetts or Tennessee

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Massachusetts

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Which state is known as the Magnolia State because magnolia trees grow well in its warm humid climate? Mississippi or Connecticut

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Mississippi

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Which state is known as the Treasure State because it has large amounts of copper, gold, and other mineral resources? North Carolina or Montana

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Montana

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Which state is known as the Granite State because of its extensive granite quarries especially near the City of Concord? New Hampshire or Iowa

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New Hampshire

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Which state is known as the Great Lakes State because it is bordered by 4 of the five Great Lakes? North Dakota or Michigan

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Michigan

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Which state is known as the Natural State because of its many scenic features including parts of the Ouachita [WAH-shee-TAH] Mountains and Crowley's Ridge? Nevada or Arkansas

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Arkansas

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Which state is known as the Peace Garden State due to a park that is located on its border with Canada? North Dakota or Indiana

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North Dakota