The States By Gabby

South Dakota State capital: Pierre State flower: American pasque State bird: ring necked pheasant State tree: black hills spruce State animal: coyote

South Dakota State nickname: coyote state Statehood: March 2,1861 Congressional representatives:1 5 famous people: Myron Floren, Robert Casey, Tom B. Rokaw, Gertrude Bonnin,and Hubert H. Humphrey. 1 interesting fact: Tourism is a booming industry in the state

West Virginia state capital: Charleston state flower: rhododendron state bird: cardinal state tree: sugar maple state animal: black bear

West Virginia state nickname: Mountain state Statehood: June 20, 1863 Congressional representatives:3 5 famous people from this state: Joe Manchin lll, Earl Ray Tomblin, Robert C. Byrd, John D. “Jay” Rokefeller, Darrel V. McGraw Jr. 1 Interesting fact: The delegates of the 40 western countries who opposed secession formed their own government.

Oklahoma State capital: Oklahoma City State flower: Mistletoe State bird: Scissor tailed fly catcher State tree: redbug State animal: Bison

Oklahoma State nickname: Sooner state Statehood: Nov.16, 1905 Congressional representatives:5 famous people: L. Gordon Cooper, James Garner, Owen K. Garriott, Van Heflin, Shanon Lucid 1 interesting fact: Oklahoma’s rich planes produce bumper yields of wheat.

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