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.
The Volunteer State. This is the most widely recognized nickname for the state of Tennessee and one of the most revered. This nickname was earned, during the War of 1812, when thousands of Tennesseans enlisted in response to Governor Blount's call for volunteers.
Each American state has one or more nicknames. Some of these are unofficial, such as Uncle Sam's Pocket Handkerchief for Delaware, while others are approved by the state's government, including California's Golden State.. The official state nickname of Nevada is the Silver State.. This state nickname refers to the silver mining industry, which was a vital part of Nevada's early history. Other state nicknames include the Sagebrush State and the Battle Born State.. Nevada's silver mining history began prior to statehood.