2. Montana Bryce L., Chance G., Michael K.

3. Capital city, major cities, region in the US  Capital: Helena  Major cities: Billings, Havre, Bozeman  Region in the US: the west

4. Population and Nickname Population: 974,989 people Population: 974,989 people Nickname: The Treasure State Nickname: The Treasure State

5. Economy, Industries, Jobs The products are coal, oil, gas, copper, silver and gold. The products are coal, oil, gas, copper, silver and gold. The big industries are farming and mining. The big industries are farming and mining.

6. State Bird, State Flag, State Tree State Flag State Tree Ponderosa Pine State Bird Western Meadow Lark

7. Geography Mississippi River Rocky Mountains Great Plains

8. History Montana became a state in 1889. Montana became a state in 1889. In 1910 Glacier National Park was established. In 1910 Glacier National Park was established. 1807 Montana’s first trading post is established. 1807 Montana’s first trading post is established.

9. Popular Attractions and Sports Teams Glacier National Park Beaverhead Park Bozeman Ice Dogs (AWHL) Montana Grizzlies- all sports example: basketball, hockey, football

10. Famous people from the state  James Welch, author  Evil Knievel, daredevil  Sitting Bull, Sioux Leader

11. Resources Used World Book Encyclopedia http://www.culturegrams.com http://www.50states.com