our 50 states: arkansas
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Our 50 States: Arkansas. Lily Phathammavong Date. Symbols of Arkansas. The state bird is: Mocking Bird The state flower is: Apple Blossom The state tree is: Pine . Add a picture here. State Flag. Red diamond shape in the middle, blue and white stars, and Arkansas in the middle. - PowerPoint PPT PresentationTRANSCRIPT
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Lily PhathammavongDate
Our 50 States:Arkansas
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Symbols of Arkansas• The state bird is:
Mocking Bird • The state flower is:
Apple Blossom• The state tree is: Pine
Add a picture here.
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State Flag• Red diamond shape in the middle, blue and
white stars, and Arkansas in the middle.
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State Nickname• Natural State : It has many natural resources.
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State History• Exploration
− Hernando De Soto visited Arkansas and tried to claim it for Spain.
• Settlement -Spanish people explored Arkansas.
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This state became the 25th state in the United States in June 15,1836.
The first Governor of the state was William Jefferson Clinton.
Statehood
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Government• National Government• There are 110 Senators.
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Population• 2000: 2,673,400
Over the past fifty years the population has increased.
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Economy• Chief products of the state include:
− Agricultural (farm) products :chickens , soybeans , rice, and , cotton.
− Mining products : pepper and woods.− Manufactured goods : electronics, diamonds , and
aluminum.
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Weather• The average high temperature in July is: 80• The average high temperature in January is: 40• The average yearly precipitation is: 50 inches
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Natural Resources• Water
- Arkansas river, Mississippi river, lake Ouachita ,bull shoals lake
• Minerals
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Natural Resources, continued• Plant Life
− Trees , pine shortleaf , loblolly, oak, ash ,beech , cypress , flowers , apple blossom , orchid , goldenrod, ox eye daisy , queen Anne's lace .
• Animal Life− Wild animals , white tailed deer , gray bat , black
bears , snakes , armadillos.
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Places to Visit• Springdale , biggest business , Tyson foods
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Famous PeopleSam Walton – founded chain of discount stores (Wal-Mart) Douglas mac Aurthor – helped lead victory offer japan .Jerome dean – legand dry base ball player .
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State Motto• Motto – people rule .• Arkansas people rule .
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Works Cited• List the resources you used for your research.