Minnesota Newcomers

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Who was Minnesota's first public school teacher?

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Harriet Bishop

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Which branch of government makes laws?

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Legislative Branch

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Who was the first state governor of Minnesota?

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Henry Sibley

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What year did Minnesota become a state?

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1858

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How many people needed to live in an area before it could apply for statehood? Options: 6,000, 10,000, 60,000, 100,000

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60,000

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Which was NOT an advantage of becoming a state? Options: More independence, Raising money (taxes), Free rides on railroads, Having a national voice

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Free rides on railroads

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When did the population of MN shift from Native Americans to European Americans? Options: 1650s, 1750s, 1850s, 1950s

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1850s

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Before the 1800s people traveled by...

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foot & canoe

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In the late 1800's travel by _________ became popular because it was faster and safer than other modes of travel.

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steamboat

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Minnesota became a territory in: 1649, 1749, 1849, 1949

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1849