Pennsylvania
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Founded in 1765, this institution is the first medical school in the United States.
The School of Medicine at the University of Pennsylvania
The 46th President of the United States, this gentleman was born in Scranton, Pennsylvania.
Joe Biden
This football team has won two national championships, in 1982 and 1986.
Penn State Nittany Lions
The state capital, this city played a significant role during the American Civil War as a major transportation hub.
Harrisburg
Pennsylvania was founded by this man in 1681 as a haven for religious freedom.
William Penn
Established in 1792, this is the first mint in the United States.
The Philadelphia Mint
This Grammy-winning singer-songwriter was born in Reading, PA
Taylor Swift
This team has won the World Series five times, with their most recent victory in 1979.
Pittsburgh Pirates
This city is most famous for the devastating flood of 1889.
Johnstown
On September 19, 1982, this first internet emoticon, was invented at Carnegie Mellon University in Pittsburgh by Professor Dr. Scott Fahlman.
The Smiley Face
This theatre in Philadelphia, founded in 1809, is the oldest continuously operating theater in the United States.
The Walnut Street Theatre
Credited with making the first American flag, This person was from Philadelphia.
Betsy Ross
This men's basketball team has won three NCAA championships, with their most recent win in 2018.
Villanova Wildcats
This city is often called the "City of Bridges," and has more bridges than Venice.
Pittsburgh
Of the original thirteen colonies, Pennsylvania is the only one that does not what?
Border the Atlantic Ocean
Built in 1795, this toll road was the first long-distance paved road in the United States.
The Philadelphia and Lancaster Turnpike
This legendary golfer, known as "The King," was from Latrobe
Arnold Palmer
This team has won five Stanley Cups, with their most recent victory in 2017.
The Pittsburgh Penguins
Known as "Christmas City," This city is famous for its historic Moravian architecture and annual holiday celebrations.
Bethlehem
The first of its kind, ENIAC, was developed at the University of Pennsylvania.
The First Computer
In 1780, Pennsylvania was the first state to pass this law.
Abolition Law
The author of "Little Women" was born in Germantown, which is now part of Philadelphia.
Louisa May Alcott
During World War II, the Philadelphia Eagles and Pittsburgh Steelers combined to form this team for the 1943 season
The Steagles
This city of 27,000 people is home to the Little League World Series
Williamsport
Pennsylvania attained statehood on December 12, 1787, becoming the what number state to join the union.
Second