Part one of term paper
Authorities differ on the reason why Alabama is nicknamed the Yellowhammer State. The term originated during the Civil War as a reference to soldiers from the state serving the Confederacy. Either because the state confederate troops stuck yellowhammer feathers in their caps or because their uniforms, which had been home-dry gray had a yellow ...

Part two of term paper
... of state that negotiated the purchase of what was considered a liability. 3 Arizona Arizona's nickname is the Grand Canyon State after the spectacular gorge in the northern part of the state. Other nicknames have been the Copper State, the Apache State, the Aztec State, and the Italy of America (for its mountains), the Baby State and the Valentine State because it was the last state in the Union when it was admitted on Feb. 14th, 1912. 4 Arkansas The state legislature adopted the official nickname ...