Wyoming | Unboxed, USA | PragerU Kids

Before we start this episode, you should know that Unboxed USA celebrates what makes each of America's 50 states unique. Kids learn about the true diversity of our nation with facts, trivia, and tons of laughs. Enjoy more free videos like this for kids of all ages when you subscribe at prageruids.com. From Washington to Florida, California, unboxing is what we do with Unbox USA. Let's play. Welcome to Unboxed USA, the carnival game that tests your knowledge about our 50 incredible United States. Now, together we are one country, but each state is very different with its own unique history, landscape, and fun facts. How much do you know about each of them? Our contestants today have no idea what they're in for. We've got nine clues about our mystery state. Now they get three guesses and if one of their guesses is right, they win our big prize. You ready to give it a shot at the state fair? Let's go. What are your names? Alex, EMTT. How long have you known each other? Since we were babies. You make a good team? Yes. Are you ready? Yes. Let's go. Let's bring down the first box. [Music] Axe, arrows, arrows, and a bow and jewelry. What do these tools represent? Weapon, weapon, jewelry, like hunting. Who might have used these tools? Natives. Native Americans, right? Our mystery state honors deep Native American roots. Before French Canadian fur trappers explored the area in the 1700s and the early 1800s, the Shashonyi, Arapjo, and Cheyenne tribes lived on and took care of the land. A few famous chiefs included Black Cole, Sharpnose, and Waki, who was known for his peace efforts with the settlers. Here's a big clue. Remember the names of these [Music] tribes. A squirrel. Open the scroll. A horse. I see mountains in the background. A creek. Do you know what a treaty is? Like two countries ending a war by signing a paper. Excellent. The Horse Creek Treaty was a nickname for the Fort Laram Treaty signed in 1851 with Northern Plains Indian Nations. It was supposed to allow settlers safe passage west. Unfortunately, it didn't stop conflicts between natives and settlers. Fort Laram was an important fur trading post at the time. One, two, three. Third clue. This one has something. Equal rights. What does equal rights mean? Everyone is treated equal. Everyone is treated equal, right? That includes men and women. Yes. In 1869, our state became the first territory to grant women the right to vote. It was admitted to the Union on July 10th, 1890 as the 44th state. The state flag, adopted in 1917, was designed by Mrs. AC Keys and includes the state's motto, equal rights. So, you've had your first three clues. It is time for you to make your very first guess. You think I love it. We will let Montana. Why? Because it's north and it's west. Are you ready to keep playing? Yes. Bring down the next box. I just like a bison. What animal is that? A bison. a bison. In our state, there are 9,000 of them that roam free. Oh, give me a home where the buffalo roam. That song is not from our state, but there are more than 9,000 bison that roam the land. On the flag, a bison represents the region's animals, history of the West, and resilience of native tribes and early settlers. laying down the next box. It's heavy. [Music] Looks like giant nails. Transcontinental railroad. You knew that right away. The transcontinental railroad. Why did they build the transcontinental railroad? So and then you can get from the east side of America to the west side of America much easier. Very good. [Music] On May 10th, 1869, the completion of the Union Pacific portion of the Transcontinental Railroad was celebrated. This new route for cross-country transportation cut through our state while it was still a territory. The railroad helped grow settlements and commerce. 3 2 1 incoming. [Music] Yellowstone. Yellowstone. Where is Yellowstone National Park? I know it's in Idaho. It's probably in Wyomi and I don't know if it's in Nevada or Utah. H. Do you know what's there? Probably a Yellowstone. Animals. Wolves, bison, bison, of course. Right. Most of Yellowstone National Park is in our mystery state with other parts in Idaho and Montana. In 2024, Yellowstone had more than 4 million visitors. Grand Teton National Park is also in our state, and so is Devil's Tower, the first national monument in the US, declared in 1906 by President Theodore Roosevelt. [Music] It's time for your second guess. Idaho. Idaho, right? Yeah. [Music] Okay. Bring down the next box. [Music] Mystery box. Tell me what that is. It's beef jerky. Beef turkey. You're going to be safe. Looks like grains. Oh, radish. Walks. [Music] They're black, not yellow. What is that? Obsidian. What else might they be? Blackstone. Coal. Yes. Good food and coal are big parts of our state. The beef industry here makes about $1 billion every year. Hay, sugar beats, and barley are some of the most popular agricultural products. As for coal, this state produces the most in the US. Are you ready for the next box? Yes. [Music] I think it's Andrew Jackson. President, what's his name? Andrew Jackson. So, it's Jackson Hole. Jackson Hole. Jackson Hole. And at a place called Jackson Hole, you can ski. Does this sound familiar? No. If you like to ski, you've got to visit Jackson Hole. It's not named after President Jackson, but this famous vacation spot is in the Great Rocky Mountains that cover the western 2/3 of our state. Here you can ski in the winter or hike trails in the summer, but look out for wild moose, bison, elk, and deer. Our state's natural beauty also includes vast land on the Great Plains. Do you know where the Great Rocky Mountains are? They go. They go like that. Yes, they do. I love it. One, two, three. Heads up. Oh, no. Where'd it go? Got it. What is it? It looks like a wood doll. If you remember clue number one, your unboxing quest is nearly done. A native tribe on the plains is our state capital's name. Do you remember clue number one? A little bit. Is Cheyenne one of the tribe names? Cheyenne is our state's capital and largest city with about 64,000 residents. It's been the capital since 1869, one year after our state became a territory in 1868. It's famous for Native American and Western heritage and hosts one of the biggest rodeo events in the world, Cheyenne Frontier Days. Hold it there. All right. Very good, boys. Time to make your final guess. [Music] You sure about that? Yes. You're sure? Yes. Okay, let's find out if you're right. It's not a circle. Now, which way does it go? Keep turning it around. Is it the right way, EMTT? Wrong way. Right way. See where it fits best. So, [Music] you guessed correctly. It is Wyoming. Before you unbox the big prize, let's unbox Wyoming one more time. Fur trading was important in the 1700s and 1800s between French Canadian trappers and the Shosonyi, Arapjo, and Cheyenne tribes. The Fort Laram Treaty, also known as the Horse Creek Treaty, was signed in 1851. It was supposed to allow settlers safe passage west, but didn't stop conflicts between natives and settlers. On May 10th, 1869, the completion of the Union Pacific portion of the Transcontinental Railroad was celebrated. This new route for cross-country transportation helped Wyoming's commerce. Wyoming's got lots of beef, hay, sugar beats, and barley. Wyoming also produces the most coal in the US, which can be used for energy. Wyoming's natural beauty is everywhere. Ski in Jackson Hole, hike in the Rocky Mountains, enjoy Yellowstone National Park and the Great Plains, and look out for moose, bison, elk, and deer. Cheyenne has been the capital city since 1869 and was named after one of the many Native American tribes in the area. More than 580,000 people live in Wyoming today. [Music] Wow. Bison. Cotton candy. Looks like there's a state flag. What's on that state flag? A bison. That's right. More candy. Oh, it's huckleberry candy. Do we like the huckleberry? It's good. It's good. Okay. So, now when you go to Wyoming, you can say, "Give me some of that huckleberry candy." Bison. Bison. Jerky. The Cowboys say bye. Thank you for watching. You know we've got more episodes, right? Watch the whole series on our website. And parents, you can subscribe at prageruids.com.