Vocabulary
a large farm or agricultural estate, historically known for producing a single cash crop for export
Plantation
Name the largest river that forms the western border of Mississippi.
MS River
How many total counties are in the State of Mississippi?
82
What are the 3 European Countries that established territories in MS.
England, Spain, France
What economic industry is historically most popular/profitable for Mississippi?
Agriculture/Farming
a low-lying landform created at the mouth of a river where it flows into a larger body of water such as an ocean, lake, or another river
Delta
Delta
What is the county seat of Lauderdale County?
Meridian
What are the 3 indigenous tribes of MS?
Choctaw, Chickasaw, Natchez
What year did Mississippi achieve statehood?
1817
of or based on kinship with the mother or female line
Matrilineal
Which Geographic region is the largest in terms of # of counties and supports lumber and paper industries?
Pines
Which county is the capital of MS located?
Hinds
What was the forced relocation by foot of Native American Tribes following the Indian Removal Act of 1830 called?
Trail of Tears
List 1 of the key treaties with indigenous tribes that led to the eventual establishment of Mississippi.
Fort Adams, Mount Dexter, Doak's Stand, Dancing Rabbit Creak, Pontotoc Creek
fine-textured sediment and gravel deposited by rivers and streams through flooding and other water-borne processes, forming layered, fertile soils that are excellent for agriculture
Alluvial Soil
What are the 2 unique facts about MS that involve it's gulf coast?
1 of only 2 states with MS River & Gulf Coast boarders. Longest man-made beach in the world.
What county is Brandon the county seat of?
Rankin County
What War in 1729-1730 was the spark of future conflicts and eventual mass reduction in indigenous tribe territory and population in MS?
French-Natchez or French-Indian
What congressional bill allowed for territories of the U.S. to become states?
Enabling Act
the separation of different groups of people in society that occurs in practice and reality, rather than by law
De Facto Segregation
List the 5 Geographic Regions & the # of counties associated with each.
Hills 17, Pines 19, Gulf Coast 15, Capital River 16, Delta 15
What is the county seat of Adams County?
Natchez
What are the 3 reasons European nations wanted to expand their territory?
1. Annexation & Military Expansion
2. Trade/Culture Expansion
3. Spread of Religion
What are the 3 biggest present day economic challenges for Mississippi?
1. Brain Drain
2. Infrastructure Needs
3. Healthcare Disparities