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3.24 States and Capitals of the United States Worksheet

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States and Capitals of the United States - Given a state shape or location, select its name or capital, and vice versa. (National Geography Standards 1; IXL: States and State capitals)

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Grade 3

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Social Studies

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Social Studies Curriculum

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Problem 1Difficulty: Mastery
What capital should be matched to this location clue: This rectangular western state lies north of Colorado and south of Montana.
ACheyenne
BLittle Rock
CMontpelier
DHonolulu
Solution & Explanation:The clue points to Wyoming, so the correct capital is Cheyenne.
Problem 2Difficulty: Mastery
The state in this clue has one capital. Which city is it? This Great Lakes state lies north of Illinois and east of Minnesota.
ABismarck
BMadison
CColumbus
DLittle Rock
Solution & Explanation:The clue points to Wisconsin, so the correct capital is Madison.
Problem 3Difficulty: Mastery
Find the capital of the state in this clue: This mountainous state lies west of Virginia and east of Ohio.
APhoenix
BCharleston
CBoise
DDenver
Solution & Explanation:The clue points to West Virginia, so the correct capital is Charleston.

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This worksheet is designed specifically for Grade 3 Social Studies students. It aligns with educational standard National Geography Standards 1 (Given a state shape or location, select its name or capital, and vice versa.).

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