Post by JNXT 7707 on Oct 12, 2020 13:16:48 GMT -5
Where are you from? 
Nicknames
Pennsylvania has been known as the Keystone State since 1802,[197] based in part upon its central location among the original Thirteen Colonies forming the United States, and also in part because of the number of important American documents signed in the state (such as the Declaration of Independence). It was also a keystone state economically, having both the industry common to the North (making such wares as Conestoga wagons and rifles)[198][199] and the agriculture common to the South (producing feed, fiber, food, and tobacco).[200]
Another one of Pennsylvania's nicknames is the Quaker State; in colonial times, it was known officially as the Quaker Province,[201] in recognition of Quaker[202] William Penn's First Frame of Government[203] constitution for Pennsylvania that guaranteed liberty of conscience. He knew of the hostility[204] Quakers faced when they opposed religious ritual, taking oaths, violence, war and military service, and what they viewed as ostentatious frippery.[205]
"The Coal State", "The Oil State", "The Chocolate State", and "The Steel State" were adopted when those were the state's greatest industries.[206]
"The State of Independence" currently appears on many road signs entering the state.
Pennsylvania has been known as the Keystone State since 1802,[197] based in part upon its central location among the original Thirteen Colonies forming the United States, and also in part because of the number of important American documents signed in the state (such as the Declaration of Independence). It was also a keystone state economically, having both the industry common to the North (making such wares as Conestoga wagons and rifles)[198][199] and the agriculture common to the South (producing feed, fiber, food, and tobacco).[200]
Another one of Pennsylvania's nicknames is the Quaker State; in colonial times, it was known officially as the Quaker Province,[201] in recognition of Quaker[202] William Penn's First Frame of Government[203] constitution for Pennsylvania that guaranteed liberty of conscience. He knew of the hostility[204] Quakers faced when they opposed religious ritual, taking oaths, violence, war and military service, and what they viewed as ostentatious frippery.[205]
"The Coal State", "The Oil State", "The Chocolate State", and "The Steel State" were adopted when those were the state's greatest industries.[206]
"The State of Independence" currently appears on many road signs entering the state.
Well, that's my story and I'm sticking to it!
"You need to brush up on state nicknames." ~ Dan
"I did." ~ Me
You ever think of going into politics, Dan-O?
