Round 2: State Nicknames 2024

Front

Which state, located on the Gulf of Mexico, is known as the Pelican State?

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Louisiana

Front

Which corn-producing state is known as the Hawkeye State, a nickname that may be a tribute to Native American chief Black Hawk of the Sauk and Fox people?

Back

Iowa

Front

Known for the tree nuts resembling deer eyes, which midwestern state is called the Buckeye State?

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Ohio

Front

The presence of massive layers of silver dating back millions of years gave what western state the nickname the Silver State?

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Nevada

Front

Which southwestern state is known as Tierra del Encanto in Spanish, which translates to "Land of Enchantment"?

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New Mexico

Front

Which state is known as the Wolverine State after residents were called wolverines during a border dispute with Ohio?

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Michigan

Front

Lead miners who dug and lived in hillside tunnels gave what midwestern state the nickname the Badger State?

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Wisconsin

Front

Which state is known as the Evergreen State because pine, fir, and other evergreen trees grow well in its marine West Coast climate?

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Washington

Front

Which state, known as the Lone Star State, has a single star on its flag and was once an independent republic?

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Texas

Front

Which state is known as the Mountain State because much of it is covered by the Appalachian Mountains?

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West Virginia