New England States

Pine trees cover more than 90% of this state.

• Maine

• New Hampshire

• Vermont

• Rhode Island

• Connecticut

Its yearly lobster catch is larger than any other state.

• Maine

• New Hampshire

• Vermont

• Rhode Island

• Connecticut

In 1777 it became the first state to abolish slavery.

• Massachusetts

• New Hampshire

• Vermont

• Rhode Island

• Connecticut

Many people go to its Green Mountains for skiing.

• Massachusetts

• New Hampshire

• Vermont

• Rhode Island

• Connecticut

It is the only state without a personal income tax.

• Massachusetts

• New Hampshire

• Maine

• Rhode Island

• Connecticut

In January 1776 it became the first state to adopt its own constitution.

• Massachusetts

• New Hampshire

• Maine

• Rhode Island

• Connecticut

The "shot heard 'round the world" was fired in this state.

• Massachusetts

• Vermont

• Maine

• Rhode Island

• Connecticut

The Pilgrims landed at Plymouth in this present-day state.

• Massachusetts

• Vermont

• Maine

• Rhode Island

• Connecticut

This was the first state to have a public art museum.

• New Hampshire

• Vermont

• Maine

• Rhode Island

• Connecticut

This state is home to the oldest U.S. newspaper still being published.

• New Hampshire

• Vermont

• Maine

• Rhode Island

• Connecticut