4-50 The State of Wyoming

The great state of Wyoming became the 44^th state in the Union on July 10, 1890.  The name Wyoming may be derived from the Delaware Indian word "Maughwauwama," which means "large plains."  Its state capital is Cheyenne.  The key tourist attractions in Wyoming include Grand Teton National Park, Yellowstone National Park, Devil’s Tower National Monument, and Fossil Butte National Monument. Each year Yellowstone National Park receives three million visitors.

Emblem/Symbol	Name of Emblem/Symbol	Adopted
Motto	"Equal Rights"
Nickname	"Equality State"
State Seal		1893
State Bird	Meadowlark	1927
State Flower	Indian Paintbrush	1917
State Song	"Wyoming"	1955
State Tree	Plains Cottonwood	1947
State Flag		1917
State Dinosaur	Triceratops	1994
State Fish	Cutthroat Trout	1987
State Mammal	Bison	1985
State Gemstone	Jade	1967
State Reptile	Horned Toad	1993

Complete the questions below.

1.  Wyoming became the 44^th state in the Union on July 10, .

2.  The state song is "."

3.  The state mammal is the .

4.  Wyoming may have come from the Delaware Indian word, "."

5.  The Triceratops is the state .

6.  The state reptile is the .

7.  Indian Paintbrush is the state .

8.  The state bird is the .

9.  "Equal Rights" is the state .

10.  Plains Cottonwood is the state .