AY Honors/State Study/Answer Key 21
For answers to other states, see State Study.
1. Make a scrapbook to include the following information. Use pictures, maps, or drawings to make it attractive.*
2. Name the state and the year it joined the union.
Massachusetts became a state on the 6th of February 1788, the 6th state to join the Union.
3. Draw or find a picture of the following:
a. State flower
The Massachusetts state flower is the Mayflower (Epigaea repens). It is also known as Trailing Arbutus.
b. State bird
The Massachusetts state bird is the Black-Capped Chickadee (Poecile atricapillus).
c. State tree
The Massachusetts state tree is the American Elm (Ulmus americana).
d. State animal
Massachusetts does not have one offical state animal. There are several types of state symbols, though, that use animals:
The state dog: Boston Terrier
The state horse: Morgan Horse
The state marine mammal: Right Whale
e. State flag
4. Name the state song and motto.
The Massachussetts state song is "All Hail to Massachusetts", with words and music by Arthur J. Marsh. The motto is "Ense petit placidam sub libertate quietem" (By the sword we seek peace, but peace only under liberty).
5. Draw a map and show the capital, major cities, rivers, and lakes.
6. Name the national parks and three state parks.
National Parks
State Parks
7. Name at least two natural resources, major products, and industries, etc.
8. Name at least three interesting places to visit.
9. Name the Seventh-day Adventist conference president.
10. Name the city where the conference office is located.
11. How many of the following does the SDA denomination have in this state?
a. Churches
b. Schools
c. Hospitals
d. Members
e. Pathfinders
12. Does this state have an SDA college or university? If so, give name and location.
13. Give the month and year you collected this information.
September 2014
