2. By Cole Heinzman

3.  Vermont was an unsettled land that was fought over between English colonies to the south and the French colony to the north.  After France lost the French Indian war, the region belonged to the British.  Was claimed by both New York and New Hampshire, until it became a state in 1791.

4.  It is the 45 th biggest state in the U.S.  Vermont was the 14 th state to enter the union  The name Vermont comes from the French word for “Green Mountains”.  Vermont contains more than 15,000 different insect species.

5.  State Motto: “Freedom and Unity”  State Tree: Sugar Maple  2 U.S. Presidents were born here, Calvin Coolidge (13 th ) and Chester A. Arthur (21 st ).

6.  Fall leaves and historic covered bridges are a main tourist attraction in Vermont.  Mid-September is the best time to see the beautiful colors.

7.  Vermont is New England’s best skiing location.  The Green Mountains are fun for the whole family, winter or summer.

8.  Adopted in 1923  Pine tree, a cow, bales of hay, and sheaves of wheat  Mountains are pictured in the background. A stag's head is mounted over the scene.  Boughs of pine needles wrap around the coat-of- arms.  "VERMONT" and the state's motto, are written on a red ribbon under the scene.

10. STATE BIRD: HERMIT THRUSH STATE FLOWER: RED CLOVER

11.  4 th quarter in the 2001 series  Features Camel Hump Mountain and 2 maple trees with sap buckets  Freedom and Unity state motto is also on it.

13.  Vermont is most famous for it’s maple syrup and rich milk and dairy products.  Electronic components is a large industry among many, also teddy bears.