OTA Dispatch Issue1, 2021

19 www.ortrucking.org Issue 1 | 2021 Oregon Capitol Trivia! EACH YEAR, OTA’S advocacy focus shifts to Salem as lawmakers return to start a new legislative session (with the exception of 2021’s virtual beginning). While a lot of people outside our state borders probably think that Portland is the capital of Oregon (which they likely pronounce Ore-gone), we know that the state seat of power is Salem. But, was it always? When was the capitol building built? Like many other states, Oregon has an impressive, if not complicated, history. Test your knowledge below. Don’t cheat and Google the answers…mainly because the answer key is on page 20. 1. What year did Oregon become a state? A. 1838 B. 1859 C. 1874 D. 1904 2. Aside from Salem, which of the following cities once served as the capital of Oregon (pick all that apply)? A. Pendleton B. Oregon City C. Albany D. Corvallis 3. Oregon’s first state capitol building opened for use in what year? A. 1876 B. 1889 C. 1912 D. 1932 4. The “Gold Man” on top of the current capitol building is actually a 22-ft. tall, 8.5-ton bronze sculpture that represents who or what? A. The Roman god Jupiter B. A lumberjack C. A pioneer D. The Lewis & Clark expedition 5. Agree or disagree, Oregon has created some landmark legislation including the Beach Bill, land and conservation acts and, of course, the Bottle Bill. Which party was primarily behind the Oregon Beverage Container Act of 1971? A. Republicans B. Democrats C. Bipartisan effort