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Montana. Bryce L., Chance G., Michael K. Capital city, major cities, region in the US. Capital: Helena Major cities: Billings, Havre, Bozeman Region in the US: the west. Population and Nickname. Population: 974,989 people Nickname: The Treasure State. Economy, Industries, Jobs.
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Montana Bryce L., Chance G., Michael K.
Capital city, major cities, region in the US • Capital: Helena • Major cities: Billings, Havre, Bozeman • Region in the US: the west
Population and Nickname • Population: 974,989 people • Nickname: The Treasure State
Economy, Industries, Jobs • The products are coal, oil, gas, copper, silver and gold. • The big industries are farming and mining.
State Bird, State Flag, State Tree Western Meadow Lark State Bird State Flag State Tree Ponderosa Pine
Geography • Mississippi River • Rocky Mountains • Great Plains
History • Montana became a state in 1889. • In 1910 Glacier National Park was established. • 1807 Montana’s first trading post is established.
Popular Attractions and Sports Teams • Glacier National Park • Beaverhead Park • Bozeman Ice Dogs (AWHL) • Montana Grizzlies- all sports example: basketball, hockey, football
Famous people from the state • James Welch, author • Evil Knievel, daredevil • Sitting Bull, Sioux Leader
Resources Used • World Book Encyclopedia • http://www.culturegrams.com • http://www.50states.com