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What states were known as slaves states?
Texas, Arkansas, Missouri, Louisianna, Mississippi, Alabama, Tennessee, Kentucky, Florida, Georgia, N. Carolina, S. Carolina, Virginia, Marland, and Delaware
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Name states that are peninsula states?
Florida and Michigan are two examples of peninsular States. They are both bordered on three sides by water. Michigan is actually composed of two separate peninsulas. Peninsula… means a body of land that is nearly an island. "Insula" means island. Several other states have some peninsular features, but none are so prominent as Florida and Michigan. (MORE)
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Why do state taxes vary from state to state?
States taxes vary from state to state as each state has its own state parliament. Each state has varying tax powers they can enforce, considering each state has different leve…l of employment and gdp output the level of taxation will vary from state to state to match the economic level. (MORE)
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What state was the 46 state to became a state?
Oklahoma which was recognized in 1907 when Theodore Roosevelt was President of the United States.
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What is the oldest state in the United States?
Florida has the oldest settlement in the United States with St. Augustine. The Spaniards settled here in 1565. Virginia was the first of the original thirteen …colonies and was started by the settlement of Jamestown in 1607. Delaware was the first state and was created in 1787. With due respect to the answer of Florida and Virginia, Delaware was the first former colony that ratified the US Constitution, and thus became the first US State. As Delaware was first to ratify the US Constitution it became the oldest State in the United States. This is the only correct answer to the question. (MORE)
In Government
Commonwealth States
The term "commonwealth" has two meanings that are commonly recognized. The first being that of a politically organized unit that is voluntarily united and has local freedom an…d independence. The other meaning is that of an organized political municipality or locale. The second meaning is what is discussed in this brief overview concerning the commonwealth states within the United States.Four. Pennsylvania, Kentucky, Massachusetts, and Virginia.As defined today, there is no difference between a commonwealth and a state. When the four commonwealth states were admitted to the United States, they took the title of "commonwealth," but it is essentially just the old form of the word "state." The term means the same thing as "state" when becoming part of the organized political unit of the U.S. as a whole, so the terms are interchangeable.Yes, Puerto Rico is considered a commonwealth of the United States. Since 1967, Puerto Rico has been considered a commonwealth of the U.S., and they have a non-voting representative in the U.S. Congress. Recently it has been presented to congress to allow Puerto Rico statehood. The New Progressive Party of Puerto Rico has requested the island be admitted as the 51st state. If Puerto Rico is admitted as a state, the flag will then have to be updated to reflect 51 stars.Since the terms are interchangeable there is no reason to insist they change. Unity in words is not important considering the four commonwealth states abide by all laws and government operations as the other 46 states. The Commonwealth of Pennsylvania does not reflect the term "commonwealth" in the official state seal; it is only referred to as such in the original documents that allowed admittance into the United States.As the country and politics have evolved, so have the definitions that came from politics of old. "Commonwealth" originally meant "the common consent of the people" and was derived from the terminology used in the Commonwealth of England. Once the United States broke free from English rule, it kept the term, but also coined the word "state." Meanings of words are similar in many instances, and this case is just one example that originated many years ago. Use of the term is recognized, but has no bearing on issues or policies of the modern day. It is important to understand that there are four commonwealth states in the U.S. only for trivial reasons; however, understanding the etymology of terms such as "commonwealth" can help broaden your awareness of U.S. history.Besides Puerto Rico, the Northern Mariana Islands are also considered a commonwealth of the U.S. They are composed of 15 islands midway between Hawaii and the Philippines. All 15 of these islands are home to approximately 58,000 people, per the U.S. Census of 2010. (MORE)
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State Mottoes of the United States
In the United States, each state chooses its own flag, symbolic bird, official state flower, and many other symbols that represent the state. While not every state has a state… bug, each of the fifty states has a state motto: an official saying to encapsulate the state's values. In fact, some states have two. The mottoes are expressed in eight different languages, from the Chinook of Washington's ("Al-ki" which means "By and By") to California's motto of Greek origin ("Eureka" or "I have found it") to of course, English. They also cover a variety of sentiments, but in general, they fall into a few broad categories.The most common sentiment expressed by state mottoes is that of independence. The earlier states, especially, chose mottoes tied to military roots. For instance, New Hampshire's motto is "Live free or die," and Virginia's is "Thus always to tyrants." These mottoes had similar military themes because they were all chosen early in the history of the nation, when the colonies were breaking away from the tyranny of England's monarch and creating independent states. Other state mottoes that included the same sentiment West Virginia's "Mountaineers are always free," Alabama's "We dare defend our rights," and Massachusetts' "By the sword we seek peace, but peace only under liberty." Some of the southern state mottoes likely have roots in the Confederacy. Some states put it simply: "Liberty and independence" (Delaware), "Virtue, liberty and independence" (Pennsylvania), and "Liberty and Prosperity" (New Jersey). Iowa takes a different tack with a much longer state motto, "Our liberties we prize, and our rights we will maintain." A related sentiment used in mottoes is patriotism, which, again, is not surprising for newly formed states in a young country. Some examples of patriotic state mottoes are "All for our country" (Nevada), "United we stand, divided we fall" (Kentucky), and "Freedom and unity" (Vermont). One of the more poetic expressions of the "independence and patriotism" theme is North Dakota's state motto: "Liberty and union, now and forever, one and inseparable."Many states chose a motto that reflects a hopeful perspective. In fact, Rhode Island's state motto is simply "Hope." Others have more complex sayings, such as "To the stars through difficulty" (Kansas) and "While I breathe, I hope" (South Carolina). New York's "Excelsior" is another hope-inspiring motto, since it translates from Latin to "ever upward." Idaho chose "Let it be perpetual," and Alaska's sentiment is focused on aspirations: "North to the future." One more in this category is another one-word motto, this time from Wisconsin: "Forward."Since the US is a democratic nation, a number of mottoes focus on the importance of democracy. While democracy was an important quality in the formation of the country, it may be surprising to you that it shows up the mottoes of numerous states that weren't among the 13 original colonies. For example, Missouri's state motto is "Let the welfare of the people be the supreme law," and Arkansas chose "The people rule." Other democratic mottoes include Wyoming's ("Equal rights") and Nebraska's ("Equality before the law"). Another motto that embraces the concept of democracy, though it places is beneath a deity, is South Dakota's motto: "Under God, the people rule."South Dakota wasn't the only state that chose to put a reference to God or to the importance of giving thanks to God in the state motto. In fact, Florida's motto, "In God we trust," was later adopted as the official motto of the United States. Other religious-themed state mottoes include "Let us be grateful to God" (Kentucky), "God enriches" (Arizona), "Nothing without the deity" (Colorado), and "With God, all things are possible" (Ohio).Reflecting the industrious spirit of America, several states chose mottoes praising the virtue of hard work. Oklahoma's state motto claims that "Labor conquers all things," while South Carolina's second motto is "Ready in soul and resource." Tennessee keeps it simple with the state motto "Agriculture and Commerce," and Utah cuts it down to just one word, "Industry." North Dakota combines the importance of hard work with another common theme, that of looking toward the future: "One sows for the benefit of another age." Finally, Connecticut takes it a step further by reminding us of the origin of America with "He who is transplanted still sustains."The final category of state mottoes exemplify what is unique about the state, as a form of advertisement or self-promotion. Minnesota's "The star of the North" is a prime example of this type of motto, as is Indiana's "The crossroads of America." Michigan has another state motto in this category with "If you seek a pleasant peninsula, look about you." Finally, Montana chose "Oro y plata," which means gold and silver, likely a way to entice settlers to move to the state.While the state mottoes reflect the varied and diverse nature of the fifty states, some common threads run throughout the collection. In general, these common themes incorporate characteristics and virtues that Americans value, such as the importance of liberty, democracy, patriotism, devotion to God, and hard work. Of course, many state mottoes incorporate more than one category, combining several major themes into one saying. In the end, the choice of a state motto reflects the way that state sees itself in the context of the entire country.Oregon's state motto was changed in 1957 to "The Union." However, it was restored to the original "Alis volat propriis," or "She flies with her own wings," in 1987. (MORE)
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The Balkan States
Although the name may not immediately ring a bell, the Balkan states have played a tremendous part in the development of world history in the 20th century. They may lack the g…lamour and fame of their Western European cousins such as France, Spain, and Germany, but the strategic importance of the Balkan states have made them an integral and contested part of Europe for centuries.The Balkan states, sometimes referred to simply as "the Balkans," are located in the south-eastern corner of Europe. Traditionally, the Balkan states usually refer to the European countries of Croatia, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Serbia, Montenegro, Kosovo, Macedonia, Albania, Greece, and Bulgaria. The name itself is taken from the Balkan mountain range located in Bulgaria and Serbia.The people within the Balkan states belong to a wide variety of ethnic groups and an even more diverse selection of languages. In spite of this diversity, the people of the Balkan states are usually defined by their shared history as former territories of the old Ottoman Empire when it used to hold vast tracts of lands in Europe on the eve of the 20th century. Indeed, the word "Balkans" is believed to be of Turkish origin as well.The Balkan states became the hotbed of dissension and strife at the turn of the twentieth century. The First World War exploded into life as a result of political developments in the Balkans, when a Serbian nationalist assassinated the Archduke Franz Ferdinand of the Austro-Hungarian Empire. This triggered the chain of events that led to the First World War.Towards the end of the twentieth century, the Balkan states witnessed conflict and carnage once more. The dissolution of Yugoslavia led to ethnic and religious reprisals between the constituent states of Yugoslavia, particularly between the countries now known as Croatia and Serbia. Ethnic cleansing in the region of Kosovo also led to international outcry and intervention in the Balkan states, leading to the eventual independence of Kosovo from Serbia.Due to these conflicts, the term "the Balkan states" has taken on pejorative connotations in modern language. As a result, the countries that make up the Balkan states have sometimes been referred to instead as southeastern Europe. Furthermore, the increasing cultural distinction between Greece and the other Balkan states has led to it being dissociated from the Balkan states by some commentators.The Balkan states and the political developments that have taken place there have played a tremendous role in international relations in the modern era. The conflicts that have developed in the Balkan states in the 20th century have often attracted international attention and in the case of the First World War, brought about consequences that impacted countries far beyond the geographical boundaries of southeastern Europe.The Ottoman Empire was once the most powerful state in Europe and greatly feared by the Western European powers. The important turning point came in 1683, when the Ottomans lost the Battle of Vienna, which halted their westward advance into Europe. The European lands that they held on to after that battle until the turn of the 20th century become known as the Balkan states when they became independent. (MORE)
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The Oxidation State
The oxidation state results from a redox chemical reaction. In a redox chemical reaction, one substance is reduced while the other is oxidized. This occurs between a metal tha…t tends to lose electrons, such as iron for example, and a nonmetal that tends to gain electrons, such as oxygen. Oxidation happens around us all the time. We are all familiar with rust and rust is the perfect example of oxidation state. Iron oxidizes or rusts in the presence of oxygen.During oxidation of iron, iron reacts with oxygen to produce iron oxide. This chemical reaction is classified as an oxidation-reduction reaction, or redox, meaning one substance is reduced while the other is oxidized. Iron is a metal that tends to lose electrons, while oxygen is a nonmetal that tends to gain electrons. Iron transfers some of its electrons to oxygen. Also, this chemical reaction is a synthesis or combination reaction because two substances combine to form a more complex substance. In this case, iron and oxygen combine to form iron oxide.The oxidation state will occur accidentally if an iron object is exposed to oxygen. However, it is difficult to avoid the presence of oxygen in case of daily iron tools, as well as bridges or buildings. To avoid accidental rusting, iron objects must be coated with a rustproof alloy such as stainless steel. Some fruits also undergo oxidation. An apple seems to "rust" if cut and exposed for to oxygen for several minutes. This is the indication that the apple contains iron. The iron compounds oxidize when in contact with the oxygen in the air.As a consequence of this reaction, iron turns into iron oxide, a brown-red substance that gives the iron a reddish-brownish color. This color change is the evidence that a chemical reaction has taken place. A new substance has appeared on the surface of iron and this new substance was created through a chemical reaction. This evidence is not definitive, and the only way to tell for sure this was a chemical reaction is to analyze a sample of rusted iron and check if iron oxide is present.Oxidation of iron is exothermic because heat is being released. Since rusting is a spontaneous reaction and it releases energy, it must be exergonic. In an exergonic reaction, there is positive flow of energy from the system undergoing the reaction to the surroundings. Also, iron oxidation is irreversible. This is why it is important to protect iron objects, as once oxidized, the process is cannot be reversed.Oxidation is the loss of electrons in a redox (reduction-oxidation) reaction. When electrons are lost, the oxidation state increases. When electrons are gained, the oxidation state decreases. The most commonly known example of an oxidation state is the rusting of iron. Any object made of iron is ultimately subject to oxidation if not properly protected. Some examples include the iron structure of bridges and the cables that hold them, the iron structure of buildings, gas pipes, iron tools, and railing.A car is more likely to rust or reach oxidation state in San Diego than it is in Oklahoma City because of the vicinity of the ocean. The ocean salt bestows a salty air on the city of San Diego. Salt dissolved in ocean water produces ions, which enhance conductivity, and oxidation occurs quicker. Chlorine ions are strong oxidizing agents and speed up the oxidation process. (MORE)
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What state become the 48th state?
Arizona is the 48th state and last of the contiguous states, admitted on February 14, 1912.
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Which state is known as the Prairie state?
Illinois is known as the Prairie State and even named the third week in September Prairie Week.
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What is the United states state beverage?
The US is a country and not a state. It does not truly have a listed national beverage, but a beverage most commonly associated with the US is Coca-Cola, especially in the old… days. (MORE)
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Which states were slave states in 1821?
The states that were slave states in 1821 included Mississippi, Alabama and Missouri. Three other states became slave states years later which was Arkansas, Florida and Te…xas. (MORE)
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What state is the 24th state?
Missouri was the 24th state admitted to the union of the United State of America on August 10, 1821.