Indiana State Daily week 1 weekly assignment

MONDAY

Indiana became the nation's 19th state in 1816.  Even though Indiana means "Land of the Indians," today there are less than 8,000 Native Americans living in the state.  The Miami Indian tribe lived in Indiana longer than any other- nearly 150 years!

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Indiana was the _____ state to join the Union

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Indiana became a state in:

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What does your state name mean?

TUESDAY
Use maps of Indiana and the U.S. to answer the questions. 

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Indiana is located in what part of the U.S.?

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Indiana has a coastline.

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What river forms the border between Indiana and Kentucky?

WEDNESDAY

Thousands of years ago, nomadic hunters came to the area that one day would become the state of Indiana.  These people were in search of wild animals to hunt and eat.  They became the ancestors of Indiana's Native American population. 

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Thousands of years ago, people came to the Indiana area in search of food.

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The ancient people of Indiana are ancestors of Native Americans.

WEDNESDAY

Jonathan Jennings was Indiana's first governor.  He was elected in 1816 and served until 1822.  While he was in office, Jennings fought to have the capital of Indiana moved from Corydon to the new city of Indianapolis.  Jennings was born in New Jersey in 1784.

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How many years did Jennings serve as governor of Indiana?

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Indiana was the _____ state to join the Union

Indiana became a state in:

What does your state name mean?

Indiana is located in what part of the U.S.?

Indiana has a coastline.

What river forms the border between Indiana and Kentucky?

Thousands of years ago, people came to the Indiana area in search of food.

The ancient people of Indiana are ancestors of Native Americans.

How many years did Jennings serve as governor of Indiana?

Jennings was born in a state west of Indiana? (use the U.S. map from Tuesday's questions to help answer)