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Our 50 States: Arkansas

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.

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Our 50 States: Arkansas

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  1. Our 50 States:Arkansas Lily Phathammavong Date

  2. Symbols of Arkansas • The state bird is: Mocking Bird • The state flower is: Apple Blossom • The state tree is: Pine Add a picture here.

  3. State Flag • Red diamond shape in the middle, blue and white stars, and Arkansas in the middle.

  4. State Nickname • Natural State : It has many natural resources.

  5. State History • Exploration • Hernando De Soto visited Arkansas and tried to claim it for Spain. • Settlement -Spanish people explored Arkansas.

  6. Statehood This state became the 25th state in the United States in June 15,1836. The first Governor of the state was William Jefferson Clinton.

  7. Government • National Government • There are 110 Senators.

  8. Maps

  9. Population • 2000: 2,673,400 Over the past fifty years the population has increased.

  10. 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.

  11. Weather • The average high temperature in July is: 80 • The average high temperature in January is: 40 • The average yearly precipitation is: 50 inches

  12. Natural Resources • Water - Arkansas river, Mississippi river, lake Ouachita ,bull shoals lake • Minerals

  13. 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.

  14. Places to Visit • Springdale , biggest business , Tyson foods

  15. Famous People Sam Walton – founded chain of discount stores (Wal-Mart) Douglas mac Aurthor – helped lead victory offer japan . Jerome dean – legand dry base ball player .

  16. State Motto • Motto – people rule . • Arkansas people rule .

  17. Works Cited • List the resources you used for your research.

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