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Title: MARYLAND


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MARYLAND
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State
  • Motto Fatti Maschii parole Femine which is
    Italian for Strong Deeds, Gentle Words
  • Bird Baltimore Oriole
  • Flower Black-Eyed Susan
  • Tree White Oak
  • Statehood April 28, 1788

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History
  • In 1769 The Mason Dixon Line is created.
  • In 1814 Francis Scott Key writes The Star
    Spangled Banner.
  • In 1865 John Wilkes Booth assassinates Abraham
    Lincon.
  • In 1876 Downtown Baltimore is destroyed by a
    fire.

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Geography
  • Maryland is located on the Atlantic ocean
  • The highest point is Backbone Mountain
  • The lowest point is Bloody Point Hole

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Capital
  • Annapolis, Maryland.
  • Annapolis has a nickname too, Americas sailing
    capital.
  • Annapolis has a motto that is written on the
    flag, I have lied and I shall die free.

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Interesting Facts
  • Part of the Antietam War was in Maryland
  • Part of the Revolution was in Maryland
  • Babe Ruth was born in Maryland

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Places you can visit in Maryland
  • Ocean City
  • Baltimore Aquarium
  • Maryland Science Center
  • Fort McHenry National Monument

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Credits
  • www.culturegrams.com
  • www.50states.com
  • www.MDisfun.org
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