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U.S. HISTORY ATLAS PROJECT
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ATLAS PROJECT DIRECTIONSEach day at the beginning of class we will be working on the Atlas project. We will focus on one state per day and learn about information and historical events related to that state. In class your responsibility is to copy all of the information provided about the state, the historical event (if you have not researched your own), and shade in the state on the map. This information will be on the overhead screen in the front of the classroom at the beginning of class. Note that you must come prepared with your own historical event each day in order to receive full credit for this project. Your ongoing homework assignment is to research and learn about a historical event related to the state of the day and come prepared with that information for that state. The historical event must be significant and cannot be about sports or entertainment. In order to receive credit for the event you must be able to explain the event if called upon to do so in class. In addition, you may not copy events from other people. In other words, your work and research must be your own.
ATLAS PROJECT RESEARCH TIPSThere are several approaches that work well for finding historical events for each state. Some options you may want to try include the Internet, books, or other people.
Some good Internet sites include:1. www.theus50.com
(Select your state)2. www.google.com
(Enter the name of the state and history) example- California history (Enter the name of the state and timeline) example- California timeline(Enter the name of the event you have in mind) example- The Gold Rush
Some good books to use include:
1. The U.S. History textbook and other books we use in class.(Anything we learn about in class this year is fair game for the Atlas.)
2. Encyclopedias(Wikipedia, and encyclopedia books are great sources.)
Some other people you can get help from:
1. Mr. Mercer(Suggestions/previews will be given for each state the day before it is due as homework.)
2. Other teachers(They may give you some ideas about events too.)
3. Parents(You may be surprised about how much knowledge they have.)
“Heart of Dixie”“The Camellia State”
Facts: Population- Number of Representatives-Capital City- Number of Senators-Largest City- Number of Electoral Votes-
2008 Presidential Election winner-2012 Presidential Election winner-
Historical Event:
What happened?
Who was involved?
When did it take place?
Where did it take place?
Why is this event important?
Other important/interesting information…
Facts: Population- Number of Representatives-Capital City- Number of Senators-Largest City- Number of Electoral Votes-
2008 Presidential Election winner-2012 Presidential Election winner-
Historical Event:
What happened?
Who was involved?
When did it take place?
Where did it take place?
Why is this event important?
Other important/interesting information…
“The last frontier”
“The Grand Canyon State”
Facts: Population- Number of Representatives-Capital City- Number of Senators-Largest City- Number of Electoral Votes-
2008 Presidential Election winner-2012 Presidential Election winner-
Historical Event:
What happened?
Who was involved?
When did it take place?
Where did it take place?
Why is this event important?
Other important/interesting information…
“The Natural State”“The Razorback State”
Facts: Population- Number of Representatives-Capital City- Number of Senators-Largest City- Number of Electoral Votes-
2008 Presidential Election winner-2012 Presidential Election winner-
Historical Event:
What happened?
Who was involved?
When did it take place?
Where did it take place?
Why is this event important?
Other important/interesting information…
“The Golden State”
Facts: Population- Number of Representatives-Capital City- Number of Senators-Largest City- Number of Electoral Votes-
2008 Presidential Election winner-2012 Presidential Election winner-
Historical Event:
What happened?
Who was involved?
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Why is this event important?
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“The Centennial State”
Facts: Population- Number of Representatives-Capital City- Number of Senators-Largest City- Number of Electoral Votes-
2008 Presidential Election winner-2012 Presidential Election winner-
Historical Event:
What happened?
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“The Constitution State”“The Nutmeg State”
Facts: Population- Number of Representatives-Capital City- Number of Senators-Largest City- Number of Electoral Votes-
2008 Presidential Election winner-2012 Presidential Election winner-
Historical Event:
What happened?
Who was involved?
When did it take place?
Where did it take place?
Why is this event important?
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“The First State”“The Diamond State”
Facts: Population- Number of Representatives-Capital City- Number of Senators-Largest City- Number of Electoral Votes-
2008 Presidential Election winner-2012 Presidential Election winner-
Historical Event:
What happened?
Who was involved?
When did it take place?
Where did it take place?
Why is this event important?
Other important/interesting information…
“The Sunshine State”
Facts: Population- Number of Representatives-Capital City- Number of Senators-Largest City- Number of Electoral Votes-
2008 Presidential Election winner-2012 Presidential Election winner-
Historical Event:
What happened?
Who was involved?
When did it take place?
Where did it take place?
Why is this event important?
Other important/interesting information…
“Empire Stateof the South”
“The Peach State”
Facts: Population- Number of Representatives-Capital City- Number of Senators-Largest City- Number of Electoral Votes-
2008 Presidential Election winner-2012 Presidential Election winner-
Historical Event:
What happened?
Who was involved?
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Why is this event important?
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“The Aloha State”
Facts: Population- Number of Representatives-Capital City- Number of Senators-Largest City- Number of Electoral Votes-
2008 Presidential Election winner-2012 Presidential Election winner-
Historical Event:
What happened?
Who was involved?
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Why is this event important?
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“The Gem State”
Facts: Population- Number of Representatives-Capital City- Number of Senators-Largest City- Number of Electoral Votes-
2008 Presidential Election winner-2012 Presidential Election winner-
Historical Event:
What happened?
Who was involved?
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Where did it take place?
Why is this event important?
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“The Prairie State”
Facts: Population- Number of Representatives-Capital City- Number of Senators-Largest City- Number of Electoral Votes-
2008 Presidential Election winner-2012 Presidential Election winner-
Historical Event:
What happened?
Who was involved?
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Why is this event important?
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“The Hoosier State”
Facts: Population- Number of Representatives-Capital City- Number of Senators-Largest City- Number of Electoral Votes-
2008 Presidential Election winner-2012 Presidential Election winner-
Historical Event:
What happened?
Who was involved?
When did it take place?
Where did it take place?
Why is this event important?
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“The Hawkeye State”
Facts: Population- Number of Representatives-Capital City- Number of Senators-Largest City- Number of Electoral Votes-
2008 Presidential Election winner-2012 Presidential Election winner-
Historical Event:
What happened?
Who was involved?
When did it take place?
Where did it take place?
Why is this event important?
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“The Sunflower State”
Facts: Population- Number of Representatives-Capital City- Number of Senators-Largest City- Number of Electoral Votes-
2008 Presidential Election winner-2012 Presidential Election winner-
Historical Event:
What happened?
Who was involved?
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Why is this event important?
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“The Bluegrass State”
Facts: Population- Number of Representatives-Capital City- Number of Senators-Largest City- Number of Electoral Votes-
2008 Presidential Election winner-2012 Presidential Election winner-
Historical Event:
What happened?
Who was involved?
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Why is this event important?
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“The Pelican State”
Facts: Population- Number of Representatives-Capital City- Number of Senators-Largest City- Number of Electoral Votes-
2008 Presidential Election winner-2012 Presidential Election winner-
Historical Event:
What happened?
Who was involved?
When did it take place?
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Why is this event important?
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“The Pine Tree State”
Facts: Population- Number of Representatives-Capital City- Number of Senators-Largest City- Number of Electoral Votes-
2008 Presidential Election winner-2012 Presidential Election winner-
Historical Event:
What happened?
Who was involved?
When did it take place?
Where did it take place?
Why is this event important?
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“The Free State”“The Old Line State”
Facts: Population- Number of Representatives-Capital City- Number of Senators-Largest City- Number of Electoral Votes-
2008 Presidential Election winner-2012 Presidential Election winner-
Historical Event:
What happened?
Who was involved?
When did it take place?
Where did it take place?
Why is this event important?
Other important/interesting information…
“Old Colony”“The Bay State”
Facts: Population- Number of Representatives-Capital City- Number of Senators-Largest City- Number of Electoral Votes-
2008 Presidential Election winner-2012 Presidential Election winner-
Historical Event:
What happened?
Who was involved?
When did it take place?
Where did it take place?
Why is this event important?
Other important/interesting information…
“The GreatLakes State”
“The Wolverine State”
Facts: Population- Number of Representatives-Capital City- Number of Senators-Largest City- Number of Electoral Votes-
2008 Presidential Election winner-2012 Presidential Election winner-
Historical Event:
What happened?
Who was involved?
When did it take place?
Where did it take place?
Why is this event important?
Other important/interesting information…
“The North Star State”“The Gopher State”
Facts: Population- Number of Representatives-Capital City- Number of Senators-Largest City- Number of Electoral Votes-
2008 Presidential Election winner-2012 Presidential Election winner-
Historical Event:
What happened?
Who was involved?
When did it take place?
Where did it take place?
Why is this event important?
Other important/interesting information…
“The Magnolia State”
Facts: Population- Number of Representatives-Capital City- Number of Senators-Largest City- Number of Electoral Votes-
2008 Presidential Election winner-2012 Presidential Election winner-
Historical Event:
What happened?
Who was involved?
When did it take place?
Where did it take place?
Why is this event important?
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“The Show Me State”
Facts: Population- Number of Representatives-Capital City- Number of Senators-Largest City- Number of Electoral Votes-
2008 Presidential Election winner-2012 Presidential Election winner-
Historical Event:
What happened?
Who was involved?
When did it take place?
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Why is this event important?
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“The Treasure State”
Facts: Population- Number of Representatives-Capital City- Number of Senators-Largest City- Number of Electoral Votes-
2008 Presidential Election winner-2012 Presidential Election winner-
Historical Event:
What happened?
Who was involved?
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Why is this event important?
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“The Cornhusker State”
Facts: Population- Number of Representatives-Capital City- Number of Senators-Largest City- Number of Electoral Votes-
2008 Presidential Election winner-2012 Presidential Election winner-
Historical Event:
What happened?
Who was involved?
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Why is this event important?
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“The Sagebrush State”“The Battle Born State”
“The Silver State”
Facts: Population- Number of Representatives-Capital City- Number of Senators-Largest City- Number of Electoral Votes-
2008 Presidential Election winner-2012 Presidential Election winner-
Historical Event:
What happened?
Who was involved?
When did it take place?
Where did it take place?
Why is this event important?
Other important/interesting information…
“The Granite State”
Facts: Population- Number of Representatives-Capital City- Number of Senators-Largest City- Number of Electoral Votes-
2008 Presidential Election winner-2012 Presidential Election winner-
Historical Event:
What happened?
Who was involved?
When did it take place?
Where did it take place?
Why is this event important?
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“The Garden State”
Facts: Population- Number of Representatives-Capital City- Number of Senators-Largest City- Number of Electoral Votes-
2008 Presidential Election winner-2012 Presidential Election winner-
Historical Event:
What happened?
Who was involved?
When did it take place?
Where did it take place?
Why is this event important?
Other important/interesting information…
“The Land ofEnchantment”
Facts: Population- Number of Representatives-Capital City- Number of Senators-Largest City- Number of Electoral Votes-
2008 Presidential Election winner-2012 Presidential Election winner-
Historical Event:
What happened?
Who was involved?
When did it take place?
Where did it take place?
Why is this event important?
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“The Empire State”
Facts: Population- Number of Representatives-Capital City- Number of Senators-Largest City- Number of Electoral Votes-
2008 Presidential Election winner-2012 Presidential Election winner-
Historical Event:
What happened?
Who was involved?
When did it take place?
Where did it take place?
Why is this event important?
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“The Old North State”“The Tar Heel State”
Facts: Population- Number of Representatives-Capital City- Number of Senators-Largest City- Number of Electoral Votes-
2008 Presidential Election winner-2012 Presidential Election winner-
Historical Event:
What happened?
Who was involved?
When did it take place?
Where did it take place?
Why is this event important?
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“The Peace Garden State”
Facts: Population- Number of Representatives-Capital City- Number of Senators-Largest City- Number of Electoral Votes-
2008 Presidential Election winner-2012 Presidential Election winner-
Historical Event:
What happened?
Who was involved?
When did it take place?
Where did it take place?
Why is this event important?
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“The Buckeye State”
Facts: Population- Number of Representatives-Capital City- Number of Senators-Largest City- Number of Electoral Votes-
2008 Presidential Election winner-2012 Presidential Election winner-
Historical Event:
What happened?
Who was involved?
When did it take place?
Where did it take place?
Why is this event important?
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“The Sooner State”
Facts: Population- Number of Representatives-Capital City- Number of Senators-Largest City- Number of Electoral Votes-
2008 Presidential Election winner-2012 Presidential Election winner-
Historical Event:
What happened?
Who was involved?
When did it take place?
Where did it take place?
Why is this event important?
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“The Beaver State”
Facts: Population- Number of Representatives-Capital City- Number of Senators-Largest City- Number of Electoral Votes-
2008 Presidential Election winner-2012 Presidential Election winner-
Historical Event:
What happened?
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Why is this event important?
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“The Keystone State”
Facts: Population- Number of Representatives-Capital City- Number of Senators-Largest City- Number of Electoral Votes-
2008 Presidential Election winner-2012 Presidential Election winner-
Historical Event:
What happened?
Who was involved?
When did it take place?
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Why is this event important?
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“Little Rhody”“The Ocean State”
Facts: Population- Number of Representatives-Capital City- Number of Senators-Largest City- Number of Electoral Votes-
2008 Presidential Election winner-2012 Presidential Election winner-
Historical Event:
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Who was involved?
When did it take place?
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Why is this event important?
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“The Palmetto State”
Facts: Population- Number of Representatives-Capital City- Number of Senators-Largest City- Number of Electoral Votes-
2008 Presidential Election winner-2012 Presidential Election winner-
Historical Event:
What happened?
Who was involved?
When did it take place?
Where did it take place?
Why is this event important?
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“The Coyote State”
“The Mount Rushmore State”Facts: Population- Number of Representatives-
Capital City- Number of Senators-Largest City- Number of Electoral Votes-
2008 Presidential Election winner-2012 Presidential Election winner-
Historical Event:
What happened?
Who was involved?
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Why is this event important?
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“The Volunteer State”
Facts: Population- Number of Representatives-Capital City- Number of Senators-Largest City- Number of Electoral Votes-
2008 Presidential Election winner-2012 Presidential Election winner-
Historical Event:
What happened?
Who was involved?
When did it take place?
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Why is this event important?
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“The Lone Star State”
Facts: Population- Number of Representatives-Capital City- Number of Senators-Largest City- Number of Electoral Votes-
2008 Presidential Election winner-2012 Presidential Election winner-
Historical Event:
What happened?
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Why is this event important?
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“The Beehive State”
Facts: Population- Number of Representatives-Capital City- Number of Senators-Largest City- Number of Electoral Votes-
2008 Presidential Election winner-2012 Presidential Election winner-
Historical Event:
What happened?
Who was involved?
When did it take place?
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“The GreenMountain State”
Facts: Population- Number of Representatives-Capital City- Number of Senators-Largest City- Number of Electoral Votes-
2008 Presidential Election winner-2012 Presidential Election winner-
Historical Event:
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Why is this event important?
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“Old Dominion”
Facts: Population- Number of Representatives-Capital City- Number of Senators-Largest City- Number of Electoral Votes-
2008 Presidential Election winner-2012 Presidential Election winner-
Historical Event:
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When did it take place?
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Why is this event important?
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“The Evergreen State”
Facts: Population- Number of Representatives-Capital City- Number of Senators-Largest City- Number of Electoral Votes-
2008 Presidential Election winner-2012 Presidential Election winner-
Historical Event:
What happened?
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When did it take place?
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Why is this event important?
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“The Mountain State”
Facts: Population- Number of Representatives-Capital City- Number of Senators-Largest City- Number of Electoral Votes-
2008 Presidential Election winner-2012 Presidential Election winner-
Historical Event:
What happened?
Who was involved?
When did it take place?
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Why is this event important?
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“The Badger State”
Facts: Population- Number of Representatives-Capital City- Number of Senators-Largest City- Number of Electoral Votes-
2008 Presidential Election winner-2012 Presidential Election winner-
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“The Equality State”“The Cowboy State”
Facts: Population- Number of Representatives-Capital City- Number of Senators-Largest City- Number of Electoral Votes-
2008 Presidential Election winner-2012 Presidential Election winner-
Historical Event:
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(Washington D.C.)
Facts: Population- Number of Representatives-Capital City- Number of Senators-Largest City- Number of Electoral Votes-
2008 Presidential Election winner-2012 Presidential Election winner-
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ATLAS GRADE SHEET Note: Your Atlas will be graded at five different times this year, after every ten states. Each time it is graded it will be worth 20 points. In order to earn all 20 points you must have completed the information for each of the ten states and have your own historical event (stamps) for each of the states as well. Atlas Grade #1 (Alabama-Georgia) Date:
States: Stamps: Grade: ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Atlas Grade #2 (Hawaii-Maryland) Date:
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States: Stamps: Grade: ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Atlas Grade #4 (New Mexico-South Carolina) Date:
States: Stamps: Grade: ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Atlas Grade #5 (South Dakota-Washington D.C.) Date:
States: Stamps: Grade: