Washington State History

What is the name of the volcano that erupted in 1980?

• Glacier Peak

• Mount Adams

• Mount Olympia

• Mount Saint Helens

Why is Washington nicknamed the Evergreen State?

• Because the people voted green as their favorite color

• Because of its many trees

• Because of all the rain in Seattle

• Because of the many green plants that grow in Washington

What fueled the growth of the fruit industry in the 1950s and 1960s?

• The expansion of irrigation projects in Eastern Washington

• The introduction of new fruit varieties

• The decrease in fruit prices

• The increase in labor force

Which of the following were considered important vegetable crops in Washington during the 1950s and 1960s?

• Corn and Potatoes

• Tomatoes and Lettuce

• Carrots and Peas

• Onions and Garlic

Name one major production area of wheat in Washington.

• Palouse Hills

• Cascade Range

• Olympic Peninsula

• Columbia Basin

How many people did the Seattle World’s Fair attract in 1962?

• More than 10 Million

  (10,000,000)

• 42

• 816

• 10 Billion and 2 people

Which site was part of the Seattle Worlds Fair and was featured a cultural center?

• Sydney Harbor

• Seattle Center

• Golden Gate Bridge

• Tower of Pisa

What is the capital city of Washington State?

• Seattle

• Spokane

• Olympia

• Tacoma

Which Native American tribe is known to have inhabited the coastal regions of Washington State?

• Cherokee

• Sioux

• Chinook

• Navajo

What year did Washington become a state of the United States?

• 1776

• 1859

• 1889

• 1901