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North Dakota Fun Facts
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What Native American tribe is one of the largest in North Dakota?

The Sioux Tribe

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In what year did North Dakota become a state?

1889

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What is the nickname of North Dakota?

The Peace Garden State

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What is the capital city of North Dakota?

Bismarck 

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What Native American woman helped guide Lewis and Clark?

Sacagawea

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What number state was North Dakota admitted as?

The 39th state


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What river forms part of North Dakota’s eastern border?

The Red River

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What crop is North Dakota famous for growing?

Wheat

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What important animal did Plains Indians depend on for food, clothing, and tools?

The buffalo (bison)

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Who was the president when North Dakota became a state?

Benjamin Harrison

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What national park is located in western North Dakota?

Theodore Roosevelt National Park

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What famous airplane pilot visited North Dakota after flying across the Atlantic Ocean?

Charles Lindbergh

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What type of homes did many Plains Indians live in?

Tipis

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What railroad helped settlers move into North Dakota during the 1800s?

The Northern Pacific Railroad

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What region of North Dakota is known for its rolling hills and badlands?

Western North Dakota

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What major Air Force base is located near Minot, North Dakota?

Minot Air Force Base

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What Native American tribe is mainly located at the Turtle Mountain Reservation in North Dakota?

The Chippewa (Ojibwe) Tribe

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What document officially made North Dakota a state?

The state constitution and proclamation signed by President Benjamin Harrison

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What is the name of the international garden shared by North Dakota and Canada?

The International Peace Garden 

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What famous North Dakotan became President of the United States in 1913?

Theodore Roosevelt