CONTENTS The Granite State 4 Quick Facts 6 Geography 8 Climate and Weather 12 Plants and Animals 14 History 18 Did You Know 24 People 26 Cities 30 Transportation 34 Natural Resources 36 Industry 38 Sports 40 Entertainment 42 Timeline 44 Glossary 46 Index 48
NEW HAMPSHIRE THE GRANITE STATE When When people first came to New Hampshire they were attracted to New Hampshire they were attracted to of natural resources Huge white pine trees the state’s treasure trove of natural resources Huge white pine trees were prized for making ship masts There was plenty of farmland ship masts There was plenty of farmland wildlife and fish Fast-moving rivers provided power for mills and factories Since colonial times the rugged people who settled New Hampshire have always been independent minded That attitude continues today The state’s motto is Live free or die Citizens are quick to tell you what’s on their minds from maple syrup recipes to politics Every four years New Hampshire is the first state to hold presidential primaries to select the nation’s Republican and Democratic candidates New Hampshire’s bedrock is made of granite The rock is hard and strong just like the state’s people That is why New Hampshire today is nicknamed The Granite State A New Hampshire resident votes in the state’s presidential primary Every four years New Hampshire is the first state to hold a presidential primary 4 VOTE VOTE VOTE NEW HAMPSHIRE
