Major Cities
The capital of the state of Georgia
ATLANTA
To travel regularly to and from a place particularly to and from a job
COMMUTE
Traditionally over-crowded. Home to Ellis Island, where immigrants came from all over the world!
THE NORTHEAST
Downturn in business activity.
RECESSION
The capital city of Massachusetts, 20+ colleges and universities, Famous for science and technology centers.
BOSTON
The capital city of the United States, located between Maryland and Virginia on the Potomac River.
WASHINGTON, D.C.
Money used to expand a business.
CAPITAL
The Gold Rush occurred here. Groundbreaking research on alternative energy sources are cultivated here. Portland, San Jose, and the Sierra Nevada all are located here.
THE WEST
Multiple farms, multiple crops.
MIXED-CROP FARMS
A mountain range in California in the western united states
SIERRA NEVADA
Major city in the state of Pennsylvania, Declaration of Independence & the Constitution were adopted here.
PHILADELPHIA
Factories with farms.
CORPORATE FARMS
Farming is this regions biggest economic factor. Cotton, citrus, peanuts, peaches, rice, mining, fishing, forestry, cattle, and more are all very prevalent here.
THE SOUTH.
How many people are in one area or how dense the population is
POPULATION DENSITY
The region in the Northwest United States that includes Oregon Washington and part of Idaho
PACIFIC NORTHWEST
Called “the Motor City”, has the HQ of the American automobile industry.
DETROIT
Type of region where cities and suburbs have grown so close together.
MEGAOLOPIS
Home to more unique farming systems. Major cities in this area include Chicago, Detroit, and St. Louis.
THE MIDWEST
The process of building new industries in an area dominated by farming; the development of large industries.
INDUSTRIALIZATION
This city has played an important role in the country's history and is known as the “Gateway To The West.”
ST. LOUIS
A major city in Illinois on Lake Michigan, Steel-making and manufacturing centers, It is also home to the first skyscraper in the mid west.
CHICAGO
Substances, such as plastic, paint, or asphalt, that is made from petroleum.
PETROCHEMICALS
What CONTINENT is The United States of America in?
NORTH AMERICA
One of the first miners of California gold rush in 1849
FORTY-NINERS
Area of the United States stretching from the southern Atlantic Coast to the coast of California; known for its warm weather.
SUN BELT