2. Connecticut(CT) Intro : Connecticut is the 5th state in the USA, admitted on January 9, 1788. Connecticut is a small state to be sure, but it has been one of the most vigorously independent and productive since Dutch explorer Adriaen Block discovered the Connecticut River in 1614. Three towns in Connecticut developed the first written constitution, "The Fundamental Orders" where it was declared that "the foundation of authority is in the free consent of the people."

3. Name: Connecticut Capital: Hartford Nickname: The Constitution State Population: 3,510,297 Location : Surrounded by Massachusetts, Rhode Island, New York

4. State Bird: Robin State Flower: Mountain laurel

5. Important People George Walker Bush ( July 6, 1946, New Haven, Connecticut) served as the 43rd President of the United States from 2001 to 2009. He also served as the 46th Governor of Texas from 1995 to 2000. Ella Grasso (2000 - 1981) The first woman to be elected governor of a state. Born in Hartford County, CT Eleazar Wheelock (1711 - 1779) Founded Dartmouth College in 1769 in the city of Hanover, he also served as the first president. Born in Windham, CT

6. Main Product Agriculture- Nursery stock, eggs, dairy products, cattle. Industry- Transportation equipment, machinery, electric equipment, fabricated metal products, chemical products, scientific instruments.

7. OHIO(OH) Intro: Ohio is the 17th state in the USA, admitted on March 1, 1803.Ohio grew into a highly industrialized state in large part due to its geography. Ohio's industrial might has encompassed steel, automobiles, machine tools, and building materials. The state is also the eastern end of the corn and meat belts, with agriculture contributing to Ohio's economic strength.

8. Name: Ohio Capital: Columbus Nickname: The Buckeye State Population: 11,464,042 Location : Surrounded by Indiana Kentucky, Michigan, Pennsylvania,West Virginia

9. State Bird: Cardinal State Flower: Scarlet Carnation

10. Important People Neil Armstrong (1930 - ) The first astronaut to walk on the moon. Born in Wapakoneta, OH. On July 20, 1969 Commander Armstrong and fellow astronaut Edwin Aldrin successfully touched down on the lunar surface. Thomas Edison (1847 - 1931) Only American inventor with more than 1,000 patents; His inventions include the phonograph and the light bulb. Born in Milan, OH Warren G. Harding (1865 - 1923) The 29th President of the United States; During his time in office, he signed peace treaties that ended World War I. Born in Corsica (Blooming Grove), OH

11. Main Product Agriculture: Soybeans, dairy products, corn, tomatoes, hogs, cattle, poultry and eggs. Industry: Transportation equipment, fabricated metal products, machinery, food processing, electric equipment.