4-49 The State of Wisconsin

The great state of Wisconsin became the 30th state on May 29, 1848.  Wisconsin has an area of 65,503 square miles and it is the 23rd largest state.  It's eastern boundary borders Lake Michigan while its northern boundary borders Lake Superior.  Wisconsin's western boundary borders the Mississippi River.  The name Wisconsin is derived from a native American language.  Its capital is Madison.

Emblem/Symbol	Name of Emblem/Symbol	Adopted
Motto	"Forward"	1851
State Seal		1881
Nickname	Badger State
State Bird	Robin	1926-27
State Flower	Wood Violet	1949
State Song	"On Wisconsin"	1959
State Tree	Sugar Maple	1949
State Flag		1863
State Insect	Honey Bee	1977
State Fish	Muskellunge	1955
State Animal	Badger	1957
State Mineral	Galena	1971
State Wildlife Animal	White-tailed Deer
State Soil	Antigo Silt Loam	1983
State Dog	American Water Spaniel	1985
State Beverage	Milk	1987
State Dance	Polka	1993
State Grain	Corn	1989

Complete the questions below.

1.  Wisconsin became a state on May 29, .

2.  Wisconsin's eastern boundary borders .

3.  Its state dance is the .

4.  Antigo Silt Loam is the state .

5.  The Wisconsin state mineral is .

6.  The Wisconsin state motto is "."

7.  The nickname for Wisconsin is the .

8.  The state tree is the .

9.  "On Wisconsin" is the state .

10.  The state beverage is .