1. Come settle in the newly founded state of Maine! Wanted: rugged outdoors men who does not mind the long cold Maine winters

2. Map of Maine

3. Maine was at one time part of Massachusetts. It became its own state in 1820, becoming the 23rd state admitted to the United States of America, although its northern borders were not finalized until 1842 Maine was at one time part of Massachusetts. It became its own state in 1820, becoming the 23rd state admitted to the United States of America, although its northern borders were not finalized until 1842 Dates Founded

4. Maine was admitted to the United States in 1820. The number 1 reason for admitting Maine was to keep the balance of free and slave states. Maine was a free state and Missouri was admitted to the US as a slave state. Reasons Founded

5. The original people of Maine were Algonquian- speaking Native Americans Algonquian The first European settlement in Maine was in 1604 by a French party. The first English settlement in Maine, the short-lived Popham Colony, was established by the Plymouth Company in 1607. Popham ColonyPlymouth CompanyPopham ColonyPlymouth Company 2 important men were Ferdinando Gorges and John Popham Important People in Maine’s beginning

6. The question of Maine's ownership was a matter of continuing dispute between England and France throughout the first half of the 18th century. In 1765 a mob seized a quantity of tax stamps at Falmouth (now Portland), and attacks on customs agents in the province became common. After the War of 1812, Maine wanted to separate from Massachusetts. Important events in Maine’s history

7. If you are a hard worker and you are not afraid of Maine’s elements then you and your family will have enormous success! Check out what Maine has to offer…

8. Fishing along the coast is Maine's largest source of income Maine also has many forests which means lumber and paper mills Water-powered textile mills are being built along the rivers Granite and lime quarries being built Who should come to Maine and why