The paper will follow this format. For each state include the following.

• Introduction
• Provide an introductory paragraph describing the name of the state, capitol, region to which it belongs, entry into the union, and physical location within the nation.

• Settlement
• Briefly discuss Native American which inhabited the state to include names of major groups, general living conditions, and methods of agriculture, hunting, or gathering.
• Briefly discuss European and later U.S. settlement of the state (include primary reason for settlement, early disputes, etc.).

• Natural Resources
• Describe the natural resources within the state – primary bedrock, physical features (mountains, deserts, etc.) water (names of major rivers, lakes, oceans) forest types, and major agricultural crops.
• Describe the impact of natural resources on the state’s economy (income from fishing, timber, mining, farming, etc.)
• Describe major threats from nature (average annual number of tornadoes, hurricanes, earthquakes, wildfire, etc.) and economic impact.

• Demographics
• List demographic data for each state including: population size, percent of population by major racial and ethnic group; mean family income; percent of population by religion (Catholic, Methodist, Baptist, Jewish, Muslim, etc.); percent of Democrat, Republic and Independent voters (which party do their two Senators belong), percent of population by age.

• Current Event
• Describe one major current event occurring in this state and the potential social, economic, or political impact on the state.