The Three Ma States Trivia Quiz

Answer: Massachusetts

The Freedom Trail in Boston, MA weaves its way through the center of the city and highlights many of the notable historic markers that relate to the birthplace of the American Revolution.

Answer: Maryland

The National Road was the first federally funded road in the U.S. It initially connected Cumberland, MD with Wheeling WV and by the mid-19th century it ran all the way to Illinois. It was significant because it connected the eastern states to the west and aided the movement of people and goods while helping to unify the Union.

Answer: Maine

Acadia National Park is located along the Maine coast near the town of Bar Harbour. Opened in 1919, Acadia was the first National Park east of the Mississippi.

Answer: Massachusetts

America's first public school was Boston Latin School which opened in 1635. Boston was also home to the first boy's and the first girl's public high schools. John Hancock and Samuel Adams were alumni of the Latin School.

Answer: Maryland

Francis Scott Key had gone to Fort McHenry in Baltimore harbor in an attempt to obtain the release of a captured civilian doctor, who was being held aboard HMS Tonnant. Key and the doctor were released. Key watched as the British bombarded Fort McHenry and took note of the flag still standing. He wrote a poem called "Defence of Fort M'Henry", which became "The Star Spangled Banner".

Answer: Maryland

Crabbing has played an important role in Maryland's history. The Chesapeake Bay has provided the perfect habitat for blue crabs for generations of Maryland crabbers. Unfortunately, due to pollution and loss of habitat the blue crab population has diminished.

Answer: Maryland

Maryland, particularly the cities along the Chesapeake Bay, has been dubbed "The Sailing Capital of the U.S." Annapolis, home to the United States Naval Academy, is especially known for sailing. Yachts from around the world visit the annual Annapolis Boat Show.

Answer: Massachusetts

Massachusetts is synonymous with cranberries. In the southeastern part of the state is found the serendipitous meeting of geology, indigenous tradition and agriculture. Cape Cod is particularly well-known for its cranberry bogs. The indigenous peoples of the area have been harvesting cranberries for thousands of years.

Answer: Maine

Stephen King is one of America's more prolific storytellers. King was born in Portland but lived in Bangor for over 40 years. King has based many of his novels in his home state.

Answer: Maine

Homarus americanus, better known as the American Lobster, is the world's heaviest crustacean. It is particularly abundant in the cold Atlantic Ocean waters off the coast of Maine. Maine lobsters have two large claws, one for crushing and the other for cutting.

Answer: Maine

Mt. Katahdin, the highest peak in Maine, is also the northern end of the Appalachian Trail. Its beauty and majesty have been the inspiration for writers, poets and artists for decades. Mt. Katahdin has spiritual significance to Maine's indigenous peoples.

Answer: Maryland

America's first passenger railroad was the Baltimore and Ohio. It opened in 1830 with a thirteen-mile track. The "Tom Thumb" steam locomotive proved that steam powered engines could climb steep grades.

Answer: Maine

Maine was created by the Missouri Compromise of 1820. At that time there were an equal number of "slave" and "free" states. Missouri asked to be admitted to the Union as a "slave" state, thereby breaking the tie. Maine had always been a part of Massachusetts. In order to reinstate the tie, Maine seceded from Massachusetts and was admitted as a "free" state.

Answer: Massachusetts

Massachusetts is one of only four states that are commonwealths. The other three are Virginia, Kentucky and Pennsylvania. The term carries no specific political meaning. It is merely symbolic and emphasizes the state's republican ideals.

Answer: Massachusetts

The "big dig" was the nickname given to a road construction project in Boston. It was one of the most expensive road construction projects in U.S. history. Groundbreaking took place in September 1991. A majority of the project was completed in January 2006. The estimated cost in 1991 was $3 billion dollars. The estimated final cost was $26.8 billion dollars.