Maine Geography and History Questions

The video provides an overview of the 16 counties in Maine, detailing their history before and after statehood. It discusses Maine's transition from being part of Massachusetts to gaining statehood in 1820, the border disputes with Britain resolved by the Webster-Ashburton Treaty, and the creation of counties like York, Knox, and Sagadahoc. The video also highlights the cultural influences on county names and the use of FIPS codes for administrative purposes.

Before becoming a state, Maine was part of which state?

• New Hampshire

• Vermont

• Connecticut

• Massachusetts

In what year did Maine achieve statehood?

• 1820

• 1800

• 1842

• 1860

Which treaty resolved the border disputes between Maine and Britain?

• Jay Treaty

• Treaty of Ghent

• Webster-Ashburton Treaty

• Treaty of Paris

What was the first county created in what is now Maine?

• Sagadahoc County

• Knox County

• Aroostook County

• York County

When were the last counties in Maine created?

• 1820

• 1842

• 1860

• 1900

Where are the most populous counties in Maine generally located?

• Along the Atlantic seaboard

• Central region

• Inland and north

• Western border

What influences the names of Maine's counties?

• A mix of British, American, and Native American sources

• Only American sources

• Only Native American sources

• Only British sources

What is the FIPS code for the state of Maine?

• 03

• 23

• 13

• 33

What does the FIPS code help identify?

• State and county boundaries

• State and county names

• State and county populations

• State capitals