California
It became a state in 1850, spending only a very short time as a territory, largely because of this.
The California Gold Rush
The capital is named after this man, who ran a ferry across the Susquehana River.
John Harris
NY nickname
The Empire State
Florida Nickname
The Sunshine State
Virginia nickname
The Old Dominion
One of the two presidents from California.
Richard Nixon and Ronald Reagan
The Constitutional Convention of 1787 was held in this city.
Philadelphia
The last president from NY
Donald Trump
The capital of Florida is located in this geographical area. Nine states have a similar kind of area.
Panhandle
The capital Richmond got its name from its resemblance to a bend in this river, that runs through London
Thames River
The second Governor to experience a recall, very recently in 2021.
Gavin Newsome
The Constitution was signed in the Old State House in Philadelphia. Today it is called this.
Independence Hall
The first president from NY, who was also known as the Little Magician because he was so politically clever, but not clever enough to be re-elected in 1840.
Martin Van Buren
How many MLB teams in Florida
2
Richmond was the second capital of the Confederacy. Where was the first?
Montgomery AL
How many MLB teams in CA?
5
The only President from Pennsylvania, whose term included the secession of S. Carolina and most of the rest of the South.
James Buchanan
The Erie Canal connects these two NY cities
Buffalo and Albany
The current governor, who is believed by some to be a likely presidential candidate in 2024
Ron DeSantis
Virginia lost over a third of its territory during the Civil War because of this event.
The establishment of West Virginia
CA has more congressional districts than any other state. How many?
53
When Washington famously crossed the Delaware, he went from Pennsylvania to this neighboring state.
NJ
West Point is on this NY River
Hudson River
The U.S. acquired Florida from this European country in 1819.
Spain
The last capital of the Confederacy was this VA city, near the NC border. Most of the VA government was captured there.
Danville