The great state of Connecticut is one of the Thirteen
Original Colonies and became a state on January 9, 1788 (fifth state).
"The Constitution State" was adopted by Act of the Legislature,
1959. Origin of the state's name: Quinnehtukqut -- Mohican for "Long
River Place" or "Beside the Long Tidal River." The
capital of Connecticut is Hartford.
Emblem/Symbol
Name of Emblem/Symbol
Adopted
Motto
"Qui Transtulit Sustinet,"
(He Who Transplanted Still Sustains)
Nickname
The Constitution State
State Bird
Robin
1943
State Flower
Mountain Laurel
1907
State Song
Yankee Doodle
1978
State Tree
Charter Oak
State Flag
State Insect
European Mantis
State Ship
USS Nautilus (SSN-571)
State Animal
Sperm Whale
State Mineral
Garnet
State Hero
Nathan Hale 1755-1776
Complete the questions below.
1. Connecticut is one of the Thirteen Original Colonies and
became a state on
January 9, .
2. The state nickname is " ."
3. The state mineral is the .
4. The state motto is "Qui
Transtulit Sustinet," or
(.)
5. The state flower is the .
6. The state song is .
7. The state bird is the .
8. The state animal is the .
9. The state tree is the famous .
10. Origin of the state's name: Quinnehtukqut -- Mohican for
""
or "Beside the Long Tidal River."
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