Sagebrush is Nevada's state flower. The silver star represents the rich mineral wealth of Nevada, especially the famous Comstock lode (discovered in 1859), which is one of the largest silver and gold mines ever found. The words "Battle Born" on Nevada's flag allude to fact that Nevada bacame a state during the Civil War.

Nevada was the 36th state in the USA; it became a state in 1864.

Questions:
1. In what year did Nevada become a state? _______________________________________________________

2. What major event in U.S. history was going on when Nevada became a state? _______________________________________________________

3. What is Nevada's state flower? _______________________________