The geography of the Southern colonies included rivers with deep water estuaries and natural ocean ports. The geographyof the lower southern colonies included broad, coastal plains with rich soil. The climate was the warmest within all three colonial regions, and it allowed for the longest growing season within the three colonial regions - 7 months.
Tennessee has had several nicknames, but the most popular is âThe Volunteer State.â The nickname originated during the War of 1812, in which the volunteer soldiers from Tennessee, serving under Gen. Andrew Jackson, displayed marked valor in the Battle of New Orleans.
In either case, the phrase became indelibly connected to Missouri and it has been known as the Show-me State ever since. The most common source for the nickname for Missouri comes from a speech given by a former congressman from the state and his incredulity regarding political affairs.