Maryland

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MARYLAND THE OLD LINE STATE Maryland Maryland is a state of contrasts a mix of North and South It is sometimes called America in Miniature There are sandy Atlantic Ocean beaches and craggy Appalachian Mountains Chesapeake Bay wetlands and rolling hills of the Piedmont Plateau sleepy farm towns and bustling cities Maryland is a snapshot of the entire country rolled into a single compact state Early in its history Maryland became wealthy because of agriculture fishing and trade Today a mix of industries combine to give the state a strong economy Many Marylanders are involved in manufacturing high technology businesses or government services Maryland's nickname is The Old Line State It honors the brave Maryland soldiers who stood their ground at the Battle of Long Island during the American Revolution Maryland has a long history of brave military service to the United States The Antietam National Battlefield honors the thousands who died during the bloodiest battle of the Civil War MARYLAND 4 14