Connecticut has a temperate climate with mild winters and warm summers. The capital is located in Hartford. Some famous people from Connecticut include 50 Cent, Mark Twain, and the Bush presidents.
Connecticut has a temperate climate with mild winters and warm summers. The capital is located in Hartford. Famous residents include 50 Cent, Mark Twain, and the Bush presidents.
Nifty Fifty State Project 2012 Vermont-Washingtonalhood
The document provides information about the states of Vermont, Virginia, and Washington presented by students. For Vermont, it notes the capital is Montpelier, the state flower is red clover, and bird is the hermit thrush. Major crops include apples and the landforms are green mountains. It also provides historical facts and notes Vermont is known for green mountains and maple syrup.
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Nifty Fifty State Project 2012 South Dakota-Utahalhood
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3 revelations genealogy study (23 slides) government sitesjspeir
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This presentation discusses the importance of teaching and promoting government and international documents to the students of History, International Studies, Political Science, and Latin American Studies.
Nifty Fifty State Project 2012 Nevada-South Carolinaalhood
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This document provides information on determining if an ancestor served in the military and details various records and resources to search. It outlines clues that may be found in family stories, photographs, census records, newspapers, and more. The document then describes the types of military records available, including service records, pension documents, draft records, and where to find records from different conflicts from the Colonial era to present day. Resources listed include the National Archives, Ancestry.com, FamilySearch, and other online databases and websites.
Connecticut has a temperate climate with mild winters and warm summers. The capital is located in Hartford. Famous residents include 50 Cent, Mark Twain, and the Bush presidents.
Nifty Fifty State Project 2012 Vermont-Washingtonalhood
The document provides information about the states of Vermont, Virginia, and Washington presented by students. For Vermont, it notes the capital is Montpelier, the state flower is red clover, and bird is the hermit thrush. Major crops include apples and the landforms are green mountains. It also provides historical facts and notes Vermont is known for green mountains and maple syrup.
Digitized Historical Government Documentsjmburroughs
This document provides a list of sources for accessing digitized historical government documents from federal agencies, libraries, cooperatives, and proprietary databases. It outlines various federal agencies that have digitized publications like the USGS, Census Bureau, Forest Service, NASA, and others. It also lists academic library digital collections containing government documents from universities like North Texas, Wisconsin, Oklahoma State, Cornell, and others. Finally, it mentions some proprietary databases that provide access to congressional and government materials.
Nifty Fifty State Project 2012 South Dakota-Utahalhood
This document contains information about the US state of South Dakota presented in a series of brief facts. It notes that Pierre is the capital, the pasque flower is the state flower, the ring-necked pheasant is the state bird, and Mount Rushmore State is the nickname. It also provides details on major crops, landforms which include the Great Plains and Black Hills, and historical facts about Mount Rushmore and the state fossil of Triceratops. The walleye is listed as the state fish.
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This presentation discusses the importance of teaching and promoting government and international documents to the students of History, International Studies, Political Science, and Latin American Studies.
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This document provides information on determining if an ancestor served in the military and details various records and resources to search. It outlines clues that may be found in family stories, photographs, census records, newspapers, and more. The document then describes the types of military records available, including service records, pension documents, draft records, and where to find records from different conflicts from the Colonial era to present day. Resources listed include the National Archives, Ancestry.com, FamilySearch, and other online databases and websites.
Florida became the 27th state in 1845. Its capital is Tallahassee and its largest city is Jacksonville. Florida's history involves Juan Ponce de Leon first arriving in 1513 and conflicts between Native Americans like the Seminoles and new settlers over land, resulting in the Seminole Wars. Famous Florida tourist destinations include St. Augustine, the oldest city; Key West at the southern tip; Cape Canaveral; the Everglades; Miami; South Beach; and Disney World.
Nifty Fifty State Project 2012 Massachusetts-Nebraskaalhood
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The document provides an overview of sources for locating digitized historical U.S. government documents, including federal agency websites, library databases, and digital collections from universities and other organizations. It discusses resources like the Serial Set, HeinOnline, Census Bureau historical reports, and digital collections from the Library of Congress, NASA, and Cornell University. Tips are provided for searching different platforms and identifying appropriate sources based on the topic or date range being researched.
This document contains citations for various sources relating to Hurricane Katrina and its aftermath, including:
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The document summarizes presentations given at the Vermont Library Conference on the Chronicling America and Chronicling Vermont projects. It provides an overview of the National Digital Newspaper Program and the Vermont Digital Newspaper Project, which have made over 6 million pages of historic US newspapers, including 130,000 pages of Vermont newspapers from 1836-1922, searchable online. Several presentations gave examples of researching historical topics and events through Chronicling America, such as the Spanish influenza pandemic of 1918-1919 and John Brown's 1859 raid on Harper's Ferry, showing how newspapers provided different perspectives.
The document summarizes the CIA World Factbook source. It provides information on who uses the source, the types of information that can be found in it such as maps, flags, statistics and facts about countries. Users can answer questions about locations, populations, languages and geography of countries. The source is reliable and unbiased as it is produced by the US government. Information can be searched for by keyword, country, or region by clicking on maps on the homepage.
Nifty Fifty State Project 2012 Florida-Mainealhood
The document provides information about the state of Maine. It states that the capital of Maine is Augusta and it is located in the Northeast region. It mentions that the state flower is the White Pine and the state bird is the Chickadee. Additionally, it provides details about Maine's major crops, landforms, and two historical facts noting achievements and famous individuals from Maine. The document concludes with a special fact about Maine having over 2,000 islands and producing more blueberries than any other state.
Nifty Fifty State Project 2012 Alabama-Delawarealhood
The document provides information about the state of Alabama. It lists the capital as Montgomery and major crops as cotton, peanuts, corn, and soybeans. Key landforms are described as the Highland Rim and the Cumberland. One historical fact provided is that the Allodium Indians named the state. Additional details are given about the state flower, bird, nickname, and quarter.
The document provides information about Washington D.C., including its history, geography, demographics, and symbols. It notes that Washington D.C. was originally inhabited by Native Americans and later became the capital of the United States. The document outlines the city's location along the Potomac River, its layout designed by Pierre L'Enfant, and its population statistics.
Vermont's capital is Montpelier. Burlington is its most populated city with over 38,000 residents. The state insect is the honey bee and the state motto is "Freedom and Unity." Jim Douglas is the current governor of Vermont.
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Nifty Fifty State Project 2012 West Virginia-Wyomingalhood
The documents provide information about the US state of West Virginia. Some key details include: West Virginia's capital is Charleston, its state flower is the rhododendron, and its nickname is the Mountain State. The major crops are corn and wheat. The terrain includes valleys, plains and mountains. A significant Civil War battle took place in the state.
This document provides an overview of the state of Virginia in the United States. It discusses Virginia's history as the first English settlement in Jamestown in 1607. It also outlines Virginia's geography, climate, economy, cities and colleges. Some of Virginia's famous residents are mentioned, as well as its state symbols and nickname "The Old Dominion." Tourism is a major industry in Virginia, with popular destinations like Virginia Beach, Busch Gardens, and Colonial Williamsburg. In summary, the document covers Virginia's founding, location, culture, industries and points of interest.
This document provides information about the state of Virginia in the United States. It discusses Virginia's history as the first English settlement at Jamestown in 1607. It also outlines Virginia's geography, noting that it has a total area of 40,767 square miles and borders 6 other states. The document also lists some of Virginia's famous residents, top industries including poultry and tourism, as well as major cities like Virginia Beach, Norfolk, and Richmond.
This document provides an overview of the state of Virginia in the United States. It discusses Virginia's history as the first English settlement at Jamestown in 1607. It also outlines Virginia's geography, largest cities, famous residents, major industries including poultry, dairy and tourism. Natural resources found in Virginia include coal and minerals. The climate is considered mild compared to other US states with humid and subtropical weather.
Washington became the 42nd state in 1889. Its capital is Olympia and it has a mild climate with abundant rainfall. The state has a population of over 6.7 million people as of 2010. Major industries include wheat, potatoes, apples, and fishing. Famous people from Washington include Bill Gates, Adam West, and Jimi Hendrix.
Washington state has a population of over 6.7 million people and its capital is Olympia. Major industries include aerospace, software development, food processing and lumber. The state nickname is the Evergreen State due to its forests. It has a varied climate from oceanic in the west to semi-arid in the east. Famous people from Washington include Kurt Cobain, Bill Gates, and Jimi Hendrix. The state flower is the rhododendron.
Washington state has a population of over 6.7 million people and its capital is Olympia. Major industries include aerospace, software development, food processing and lumber. The state nickname is the Evergreen State due to its forests. It has a varied climate from oceanic in the west to semi-arid in the east. Famous people from Washington include Kurt Cobain, Bill Gates, and Jimi Hendrix. The state flower is the rhododendron.
This document provides information about the Telfair community in Sugar Land, Texas. It includes details about the local schools, homeowners association, amenities like pools, utilities, and nearby services. Telfair is a 2,018 acre master-planned community with over 300 acres of parks and open spaces. It has easy access to major highways and is near shopping, entertainment, cultural, and medical facilities. The community offers bundled internet and fiber services through En-Touch Systems.
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Florida became the 27th state in 1845. Its capital is Tallahassee and its largest city is Jacksonville. Florida's history involves Juan Ponce de Leon first arriving in 1513 and conflicts between Native Americans like the Seminoles and new settlers over land, resulting in the Seminole Wars. Famous Florida tourist destinations include St. Augustine, the oldest city; Key West at the southern tip; Cape Canaveral; the Everglades; Miami; South Beach; and Disney World.
Nifty Fifty State Project 2012 Massachusetts-Nebraskaalhood
The document provides information about the state of Nebraska in 3 sentences or less. The capital of Nebraska is Lincoln. Major crops include cattle, corn, hogs, soybeans, and wheat. Landforms include plains, hills, rivers, and lakes.
The document provides an overview of sources for locating digitized historical U.S. government documents, including federal agency websites, library databases, and digital collections from universities and other organizations. It discusses resources like the Serial Set, HeinOnline, Census Bureau historical reports, and digital collections from the Library of Congress, NASA, and Cornell University. Tips are provided for searching different platforms and identifying appropriate sources based on the topic or date range being researched.
This document contains citations for various sources relating to Hurricane Katrina and its aftermath, including:
1) A songfacts page about the Lil Wayne song "Tie My Hands";
2) A Health and Human Services page about Hurricane Katrina; and
3) A World Socialist Website article criticizing the US government's response to Hurricane Katrina.
The document summarizes presentations given at the Vermont Library Conference on the Chronicling America and Chronicling Vermont projects. It provides an overview of the National Digital Newspaper Program and the Vermont Digital Newspaper Project, which have made over 6 million pages of historic US newspapers, including 130,000 pages of Vermont newspapers from 1836-1922, searchable online. Several presentations gave examples of researching historical topics and events through Chronicling America, such as the Spanish influenza pandemic of 1918-1919 and John Brown's 1859 raid on Harper's Ferry, showing how newspapers provided different perspectives.
The document summarizes the CIA World Factbook source. It provides information on who uses the source, the types of information that can be found in it such as maps, flags, statistics and facts about countries. Users can answer questions about locations, populations, languages and geography of countries. The source is reliable and unbiased as it is produced by the US government. Information can be searched for by keyword, country, or region by clicking on maps on the homepage.
Nifty Fifty State Project 2012 Florida-Mainealhood
The document provides information about the state of Maine. It states that the capital of Maine is Augusta and it is located in the Northeast region. It mentions that the state flower is the White Pine and the state bird is the Chickadee. Additionally, it provides details about Maine's major crops, landforms, and two historical facts noting achievements and famous individuals from Maine. The document concludes with a special fact about Maine having over 2,000 islands and producing more blueberries than any other state.
Nifty Fifty State Project 2012 Alabama-Delawarealhood
The document provides information about the state of Alabama. It lists the capital as Montgomery and major crops as cotton, peanuts, corn, and soybeans. Key landforms are described as the Highland Rim and the Cumberland. One historical fact provided is that the Allodium Indians named the state. Additional details are given about the state flower, bird, nickname, and quarter.
The document provides information about Washington D.C., including its history, geography, demographics, and symbols. It notes that Washington D.C. was originally inhabited by Native Americans and later became the capital of the United States. The document outlines the city's location along the Potomac River, its layout designed by Pierre L'Enfant, and its population statistics.
Vermont's capital is Montpelier. Burlington is its most populated city with over 38,000 residents. The state insect is the honey bee and the state motto is "Freedom and Unity." Jim Douglas is the current governor of Vermont.
Vermont's capital is Montpelier. Burlington is its most populated city with over 38,000 residents. The state insect is the honey bee and the state motto is "Freedom and Unity." Jim Douglas is the current governor of Vermont.
Nifty Fifty State Project 2012 West Virginia-Wyomingalhood
The documents provide information about the US state of West Virginia. Some key details include: West Virginia's capital is Charleston, its state flower is the rhododendron, and its nickname is the Mountain State. The major crops are corn and wheat. The terrain includes valleys, plains and mountains. A significant Civil War battle took place in the state.
This document provides an overview of the state of Virginia in the United States. It discusses Virginia's history as the first English settlement in Jamestown in 1607. It also outlines Virginia's geography, climate, economy, cities and colleges. Some of Virginia's famous residents are mentioned, as well as its state symbols and nickname "The Old Dominion." Tourism is a major industry in Virginia, with popular destinations like Virginia Beach, Busch Gardens, and Colonial Williamsburg. In summary, the document covers Virginia's founding, location, culture, industries and points of interest.
This document provides information about the state of Virginia in the United States. It discusses Virginia's history as the first English settlement at Jamestown in 1607. It also outlines Virginia's geography, noting that it has a total area of 40,767 square miles and borders 6 other states. The document also lists some of Virginia's famous residents, top industries including poultry and tourism, as well as major cities like Virginia Beach, Norfolk, and Richmond.
This document provides an overview of the state of Virginia in the United States. It discusses Virginia's history as the first English settlement at Jamestown in 1607. It also outlines Virginia's geography, largest cities, famous residents, major industries including poultry, dairy and tourism. Natural resources found in Virginia include coal and minerals. The climate is considered mild compared to other US states with humid and subtropical weather.
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Washington state has a population of over 6.7 million people and its capital is Olympia. Major industries include aerospace, software development, food processing and lumber. The state nickname is the Evergreen State due to its forests. It has a varied climate from oceanic in the west to semi-arid in the east. Famous people from Washington include Kurt Cobain, Bill Gates, and Jimi Hendrix. The state flower is the rhododendron.
Washington state has a population of over 6.7 million people and its capital is Olympia. Major industries include aerospace, software development, food processing and lumber. The state nickname is the Evergreen State due to its forests. It has a varied climate from oceanic in the west to semi-arid in the east. Famous people from Washington include Kurt Cobain, Bill Gates, and Jimi Hendrix. The state flower is the rhododendron.
This document provides information about the Telfair community in Sugar Land, Texas. It includes details about the local schools, homeowners association, amenities like pools, utilities, and nearby services. Telfair is a 2,018 acre master-planned community with over 300 acres of parks and open spaces. It has easy access to major highways and is near shopping, entertainment, cultural, and medical facilities. The community offers bundled internet and fiber services through En-Touch Systems.
Night at the Virtual Museum: Merchant EraYumonomics
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The document discusses several key decisions and events related to United States westward expansion between 1803-1854, including the Louisiana Purchase, Lewis and Clark Expedition, Northwest Ordinance, War of 1812, Missouri Compromise, Texas annexation, Oregon Treaty, Mexican-American War, California Gold Rush, Compromise of 1850, Kansas-Nebraska Act, and Gadsden Purchase. Each of these events and decisions had consequences that impacted the economic, political and social development of the United States.
This document lists the websites of various U.S. government cabinet departments and agencies. It provides the department name, website URL, and secretary for 13 federal departments. It then lists several agencies and programs within each department along with their websites. The sites cover a wide range of topics from agriculture and commerce to veterans affairs, transportation, and state department international programs. The document was compiled by Laura Johnson of the Nebraska Library Commission on August 22, 2012.
This is a class presentation for HIS 357: The Cold War in Latin America. It mainly focuses on research resources for Cold War in Latin America that are available at the University of Miami Libraries and also inludes other resources that are freely available online.
The document provides information about the history and geography of Michigan. It notes that Michigan has two peninsulas separated by the Straits of Mackinac and connected by the Mackinac Bridge. The capital is Lansing, not Detroit as some assume. The state has abundant natural resources and recreational activities centered around its five Great Lakes. Major cities discussed include Detroit, known for Motown music, and Grand Rapids, known for its art museums and nightlife.
The document provides information about the state of Michigan. It discusses that Michigan is surrounded by the Great Lakes and is known as "The Mitten" in shape. The capital is Lansing, not Detroit as many assume. Michigan has a Upper and Lower Peninsula divided by the Straits of Mackinac, which are connected by the Mackinac Bridge. Major cities discussed include Lansing, Detroit, Traverse City, and Grand Rapids along with facts about each city's history, attractions, and industries. The document concludes with an assignment to choose another city in Michigan to discuss.
6. Flag
● gold, and silver-rimmed shield picturing three
grapevines, gold- and brown-rimmed white
ribbon under the shield, state's motto, which
means, "He Who Transplanted Still
Sustains"
● The grapevines represent the early,
"English settlers"
9. Major Industries/Services
● connecticut is an industrialized state, and
has recently diversified toward a broader
"economic portfolio"
● some industries are "aerospace, advanced,
and manufacturing"
11. Climate
● Mild Winters and Warm Summers
● Temperate Climate
● Average Jan. temp is 27 degrees Fahrenheit
● Average July temp is 70 degrees Fahrenheit
● 25 - 60'' of snow
○ heaviest snowfall in North East
13. Major Cities and Colleges
Cities Colleges
● New Haven ● Yale University
● Monroe ● University of
● Berlin Connecticut
● Stamford ● Fairfield University
14. Famous People
● John Mayer
● 50 Cent
● George H.W. Bush
● George W. Bush
● Mark Twain
18. Summary
● Website: http://www.ct.gov/
● Rapid growing population
● Temperate Climate
● 50 Cent, Mark Twain
19. Information Picture
Sources Sources
Climate Capitol Building
http://www.city-data.com/states/Connecticut-Climate.html http://www.ctahq.org/history.htm
Colleges and Cities Map
http://www.citytowninfo.com/places/connecticut/colleges http://www.jud.ct.gov/directory/maps/GA/Default.htm
Famous People Flag
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_people_from_Connecticut http://www.50states.com/flag/ctflag.htm
Motto Gillette Castle
http://www.ct.gov/ctportal/cwp/view.asp?a=885&q=246508 http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gillette_Castle_State_Park
State… Yale Pennant
Flower, bird, and animal http://www.collegeflagsandbanners.
http://www.ct.gov/ctportal/cwp/view.asp?a=885&q=246586 com/yale_university_felt_pennant_56542_prd1.html
Nickname State Flower, Bird, and Animal
http://www.statesymbolsusa. http://www.ct.gov/ctportal/cwp/view.asp?a=885&q=246586
org/Connecticut/nicknameConnecticut.html John Mayer
http://johnmayerpics.blogspot.com/
Video Source Mark Twain http://www.thefamouspeople.com/profiles/mark-
twain-64.php
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OPNFFpDu0c4