Answers to Pit Stop 2 Questions

 

Q1  We will begin the Road Rally in the capital city of the first state admitted to the Union. This is one of the most northern states in the Southern states. Label the state and its capital.

•  Delaware , Dover

Q2  From this capital city we will move westward to visit the US Naval Academy. Label the state and capital.

• Maryland , Annapolis

Q3  From this point we will follow the Chesapeake Bay south to the state that George Washington, our first president, was born. Label the state, capital, and name Washington's birthplace.

•  Virginia ; Richmond ; Westmoreland County

Q4  We will now take a turn to the Northwest and cross a mountain range to enter the “Mountain State”, which has a black bear for their state animal. Label the state and capital and name the mountain range we had to cross.

•  West Virginia ; Charleston ; Allegheny Mountains

Q5  Next, we will visit Mammoth Cave National Park. Label the state and capital.

•  Kentucky ; Frankfort

Q6  We will follow the Cumberland River to the state where Davy Crockett was born. Label the state, capital and name the city where Davy was born.

•  Tennessee ; Nashville ; Limestone

Q7  Now, we will cross the Mississippi River to the “Natural State” that was the home of one of our Presidents. He was born in the town of Hope. Label the state and the capital and name the President from Hope.

•  Arkansas ; Little Rock ; Bill Clinton

Q8  We will now drive west into the “Sooner State.” Label the state and the capital and explain why this state is known as the “Sooner State”.

•  Oklahoma ; Oklahoma City ; During the Land Runs some people went before the signal to run was given to claim their land. They became known as Sooners

Q9  When we cross the Red River, we will enter the second largest state of the Union. This state is home to the Alamo where many citizens lost their lives while seeking independence from Mexico. Label the state and the capital and name the city where the Alamo is located.

•  Texas ; Austin ; San Antonio

Q10  Moving east, we will cross the Sabine River and head to the “Pelican State” where the Mississippi runs through the capital city. The largest city in this state is known for the French Quarter and annual Mardi Gras celebration. Label the state and capital and name the largest city and the latest population number for that city.

•  Louisiana ; Baton Rouge ; New Orleans , 484,674 (2000)

Q11  Next, we continue east to the “Magnolia State”. Label the state and capital and name the state bird.

•  Mississippi ; Jackson ; Mockingbird

Q12  We will continue east as we move to the state that has a flag with a large red cross on a white background. Label the state and capital and list the major industries of this state.

•  Alabama ; Montgomery ; agriculture, hydroelectric power, mining, and steel-making

Q13  We will now travel south to the “Sunshine State”. A Spanish explorer was looking for the “Fountain of Youth” when he discovered this state. Label the state and capital and name the explorer.

•  Florida ; Tallahassee ; Ponce de Leon

Q14  Now, travel north to the “Peach State”. Label the state and capital and list the state's major industries.

•  Georgia ; Atlanta ; textiles, timber, agriculture

Q15  We will now move east to our final destination where President Andrew Jackson was born. Label the state and capital and name where President Jackson was born and what number president he was.

•  South Carolina ; Columbia ; Waxhaw; 7th

 

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