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The population of Cincinnati has not grown much since the 1800s.
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Why did Toledo drain the Great Black Swamp? Choose all that apply.
a. to build a railroad
b. to reduce disease
c. to create farmland
d. to access resources
e. to manufacture tires
to reduce disease
to access resources
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Choose the words that best completes the sentence.
Cleveland's major industry changed from ______ to _____ in the early 20th century.
Shipping
agriculture
steel
tourism
shipping to steel
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Study the resource map of Ohio.
Which city most likely developed a lumber industry based on the map?
a. Akron
b. Dayton
c. Marietta
d. Portsmouth
d. Portsmouth
When was Columbus founded?
1816
When was Cincinnati founded?
1819
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Look at these pictures of Toledo. The picture on the left is from the early 1900s. The one on the right is from 2013.
Describe how Toledo has changed over time.
varies
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Which Ohio city became home to the rubber and tire industries?
Akron
Why was Akron founded?
to house canal workers
Why did immigrants first come to Columbus?
cheap land
Where did many immigrants come from?
germany
What was the area around Toledo called?
Great Black Swamp
What connected Cleveland to the east coast?
Erie Canal
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What feature helped Columbus grow in the 20th century?
highways
What industry was located in Cincinnati?
meatpacking
What industry was located in Toledo?
Manufacturing
What was a major industry in Cleveland?
steel
What product was produced in Akron?
tires
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Read the passage from the student edition.
"Immigrants began moving to Columbus because the land was cheap. … Columbus became a crossroads where multiple railroads met. … In the 20th century, major roads and interstate highways were built. … Suburbs and nearby communities eventually became part of Columbus. It is now the most populous city in the state." —Columbus
Which statement best summarizes the passage?
a.Railroads usually bypassed Columbus.
b. Columbus remains a small town today
c. Transportation helped Columbus grow.
d. Columbus has few local natural resources.
c. Transportation helped Columbus grow.
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When did Toledo’s economy start struggling?
WW 2
When was Cleveland’s population the largest?
1950s
Why did Akron’s population decrease?
Industries closed of moved away