15 Wonderful Facts About Wyoming
In 1921, Wyoming became the first US state to grant women over 21 the right to vote.
The United States of America is composed of 50 unique states – each with its own rich and deep history. The smallest being Wyoming and the largest Alaska. The US covers almost 3.8 million square miles and has a population of 328 million.
You don’t need to be living the American dream to learn about these amazing states all you have to do is keep reading!
In 1921, Wyoming became the first US state to grant women over 21 the right to vote.
Did you know that the deadliest wildfire in US history was in Wisconsin in 1871, killing around 3,000 people?
Did you know the state of Washington was named after the first US president George Washington?
Did you know that the US state of Virginia was named after Queen Elizabeth I in the 16th century?
Did you know that West Virginia was the first US state to build brick roads?
Did you know that Vermont is the largest producer of maple syrup in the United States?
Did you know that it's illegal to cause a catastrophe in the state of Utah?
Did you know that Texas is the second-largest US State and is bigger than any European country?
Did you know that in Tennessee, it was illegal to teach the theory of evolution in schools between 1925 & 1976?
Did you know that the largest and most complete Tyrannosaurus rex fossil was unearthed in South Dakota?
South Carolina produces 60,000 tons of peaches annually, which is more than Georgia (The Peach State) produces.
Did you know that there are nearly 400 miles of shoreline and over 100 beaches in Rhode Island?