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State HistoryState History

By: Phuong PhanBy: Phuong Phan

State History of NebraskaState History of Nebraska

3737thth state in the union state in the union on March 1,1867on March 1,1867

Capital: LincolnCapital: Lincoln

Largest City: OmahaLargest City: Omaha

Population: 1,783,432Population: 1,783,432

Origin of State NameOrigin of State Name

Nebraska is Indian for “Flat Water”Nebraska is Indian for “Flat Water”

Nickname: Cornhusker StateNickname: Cornhusker State

State SymbolsState Symbols

State Bird: western State Bird: western meadowlarkmeadowlark

State Fish: channel catfishState Fish: channel catfish

State Tree: cottonwoodState Tree: cottonwood

State Mammal: white-State Mammal: white-tailed deertailed deer

Miscellaneous State Miscellaneous State SymbolsSymbols

Beverage: MilkBeverage: Milk

Soft Drink: Kool-AidSoft Drink: Kool-Aid

Famous Nebraskan’sFamous Nebraskan’s

Malcolm X, activistMalcolm X, activist

Marlon Brando, actorMarlon Brando, actor

Warren Buffet, Warren Buffet, investorinvestor

Gerald Ford, Gerald Ford, presidentpresident

State History of State History of CaliforniaCalifornia

3131stst state in the union state in the union on September 9, 1850on September 9, 1850

Capital City: Capital City: SacramentoSacramento

Largest City: Los Largest City: Los AngelesAngeles

Population: 36,961,664 Population: 36,961,664

Origin of State NameOrigin of State Name

Means all the region that is today, Means all the region that is today, Nevada, Utah, Arizona, and WyomingNevada, Utah, Arizona, and Wyoming

Nickname: The Golden StateNickname: The Golden State

State SymbolsState Symbols

State Bird: California State Bird: California valley quailvalley quail

State Fish: golden troutState Fish: golden trout

State Tree: red woodState Tree: red wood

State Mammal: grizzly State Mammal: grizzly bearbear

Miscellaneous State Miscellaneous State SymbolsSymbols

State Fossil: Smilodon Fatalis State Fossil: Smilodon Fatalis

State Rock: SerpentiniteState Rock: Serpentinite

Famous PeopleFamous People

Tiger Woods, golferTiger Woods, golfer

Serena Williams, Serena Williams, tennis playertennis player

Richard M. Nixon, Richard M. Nixon, PresidentPresident

The EndThe End