The great state of Arkansas became a state on June 15,
1836 as the 25th state. The state capital is Little Rock.
Originally part of the Louisiana Purchase of 1803, Arkansas was organized
into a territory in 1819 with the northern, eastern and southern borders
it shares today. The origin of state's name is the French
interpretation of a Sioux word "acansa," meaning
"downstream place."
Emblem/Symbol
Name of Emblem/Symbol
Adopted
Motto
Regnat Populus (The People Rule)
Nickname
The Natural State
State Bird
Mockingbird
1929
State Flower
Apple Blossom
1901
State Song
Arkansas
1987
State Tree
Pine
1939
State Flag
State Gem
Diamond
1967
State Insect
Honey Bee
1973
State Instrument
Fiddle
1985
State Rock
Quartz Crystal
1967
State Mineral
Bauxite
1967
State Beverage
Milk
1985
Complete the questions below.
1. Arkansas became a state on June 15,
.
2. It's motto is Regnat Populus, ().
3. The state capital is .
4. The origin of state's name is the French interpretation
of a Sioux word "acansa," meaning "."
5. The state nickname is .
6. The state bird is the .
7. The state mineral is the .
8, The state flower is the .
9. The state gem is the .
10. The state tree is the
.
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