Geography
Where would I find the easternmost point of the northeast? Along the coast or in the mountains?
Coast
What are some products made from the forests of the Northeast region?
Lumber, paper, boats, homes, and fences
What was the name of the first colony in the Northeast?
A. Jamestown
B. St. Augustine
C. Plymouth
D. Richmond
Plymouth
Where did many immigrants come from 1820-1860?
Britain, Ireland, and Germany
Give an example of a difference between a rural area and an urban area.
rural: small population, lots of land, limited public transportation. People most likely live in homes and have their own mode of transportation.
Urban: large cities, skyscrapers, apartments, lots of public transportation, and several businesses.
What landform was made by glaciers?
mountains
What are two natural resources found in the Northeast forests?
When did the Revolutionary War start?
1775
Why did many immigrants come to the United States?
-escape war
-find jobs
-farm
-better life
What city is home to Oriole Park?
Is this description describing a mountainous or coastal area?
Ships docked in harbors
Coastal
What are two resources that come from quarries?
minerals, stones
What was the result of the Revolutionary War?
A. Colonies gained independence
B. The Iroquois Confederacy was formed
C. The Anti Slavery Society was created
D. The Nation's capital was created
E. All of These
F. A & D Only
G. B & C only
F. A & D
What was Andrew Carnegie known for? Why was his contribution important?
He was known for inventing a process to make steel. His invention was important because it allowed for the growth of factories, buildings, and cities
What city is the Commons located?
Boston
Name two mountain ranges in the Northeast.
Appalachian
White mountains
Green mountains
Catskill mountains
What is overfishing? How did people solve the problem of overfishing?
Overfishing is when people fish more than the population can replenish. People helped solve the problem by limiting the amount of fish people can catch.
What was the result of the Iroquois Confederacy
It made it easier for the 5 five tribes to fight off the settlers who were trying to take their land.
How was the growth of industry (factories) both helpful and harmful ?
Helpful: provided jobs, people could make goods faster and sell them more cheaply
Harmful: created unsafe housing for immigrants, people lived too close to one another, no heat or hot water, disease spread.
Where would I find the Liberty Bell?
Philadelphia
Where would I find a sound? Along the coast or on a mountain?
Coast
Name three types of resource industries that can be found in the Northeast
Fishing industry, farming industry, & mining industry
What states were home to the US capital at one point in history? Where is the US capital now?
New York & Pennsylvania
The capital is now in Washington, D.C
What event sparked anger and backlash for unsafe working conditions? How did this lead to other reformations?
Where is the Empire State Building located?
New York City