5. • First Inhabitants
- Cherokee, Hateras, and Tuscarora Native American tribes lived in North
Carolina when European explorers first arrived in the early 1500s
• Exploration established
-In 1653 the first permanent settlements were established by English
colonists from Virginia near the Roanoke and Chowan rivers
• Settlement
- In 1629, King Charles I of England "erected into a province," all the land
from Albemarle Sound on the north to the St. John's River on the south, which he
directed should be called Carolina. The word Carolina is from the word Carolus, the
Latin form of Charles. In 1653 the first permanent settlements were established by
English colonists from Virginia near the Roanoke and Chowan rivers.
TARHEEL STATE
6. This state became the __12th___ state in the
United States in _1789__
The first Governor of the state was
Richard Caswell
TARHEEL STATE
7. Historic Bear Flag raised at Sonoma on
June 14, 1846, by a group of American
settlers in revolt against Mexican rule. The
flag was designed by William Todd on a
piece of new unbleached cotton. The star
imitated the lone star of Texas. A grizzly
bear represented the many bears seen in
the state
. State Motto: Eureka ! I have found it
CALIFORNIA
Nickname - Golden State
8. THE STATE TREE ISTHE STATE FLOWER ISTHE STATE BIRD IS
SYMBOLS OF [CALIFORNIA]
California Valley Quail Golden Poppy California Redwood
10. • First Inhabitants
- Yuma, Maidu, Pomo, Hupa, and Paiute tribes.
• Exploration
- First Explorers came from Spain. The first Spanish mission was established in 1769
at San Diego.
• Settlement
- Battles Between Mexico and Spaniards ceased in 1847 when Mexico
surrendered it to John C. Fremont.
GOLDEN STATE
12. This state became the __31st___ state in the
United States in ___1850_______
The first Governor of the state was
Peter Hardeman Burnett
GOLDEN STATE
13. • The goddess Liberty holds a pole with a Liberty
Cap on top. Liberty stands for freedom. At her
feet is a discarded crown, representing freedom
from England at the end of the revolutionary
war. On the right is the goddess, Justice. She
wears a blindfold and carries the scales of
justice. Meaning that everyone receives equal
treatment under the law.
• State Motto: Excelsior “ Reach High towards
Greatness”
NEW YORK
Nickname – Empire State
14. THE STATE TREE ISTHE STATE FLOWER ISTHE STATE BIRD IS
SYMBOLS OF [NEW YORK]
Bluebird Rose Sugar Maple
16. • Recognized for vast wealth and variety of resources.
• First Inhabitants
- Over 31 native tribes in New York including the Mohawk people.
• Exploration
-Settlers began exploring New York during the early 1600’s.
• Settlement
- Early settlers came from Great Britain, Netherlands, and France.
EMPIRE STATE
17. This state became the _11th____ state in the
United States in ___1788_______
The first Governor of the state was
General George Clinton
EMPIRE STATE
19. PLACES TO VISIT
• Tournament of Roses –
California
- https://vimeo.com/129274325
Macy’s Thanksgiving Day
Parade- New York
http://www.history.com/topics/th
anksgiving/history-of-
thanksgiving/videos/history-of-
the-thanksgiving-day-parade
• Brunswick Island Sea Turtles –
North Carolina
- https://youtu.be/vVtMPmfH8DA
20. FAMOUS PEOPLE –WHERE ARE THEY FROM ?
Arnold Palmer Michael Jordan
Shirley Temple
21. New York - State Symbols, Fun Facts, Photos, Visitor Info. (n.d.).
Retrieved September 18, 2015.
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