States
What states capitol is Madison?
Wisconsin
What are the main crops grown in the Midwest?
Corn, soybeans, wheat, or vegetables
Name the major rivers in the Midwest
Mississippi River, Missouri River, and Ohio River
The construction of these transportation networks significantly boosted the economy and population in the Midwest.
Railroads
Mount Rushmore is located in which state?
South Dakota
What states capitol is St. Paul?
Minnesota
What natural resources are known to be from the Midwest?
Iron ore, coal, and timber/lumber
Name all of the Great Lakes
Lake Superior, Lake Michigan, Lake Erie, Lake Huron, and Lake Ontario
What immigrants came to the Midwest in the late 19th and early 20th centuries?
Immigrants from Germany, Ireland, Poland, Italy, and other countries settled in the Midwest.
What are some foods that are associated with the Midwest?
Deep dish pizza, corn on the cob, cheese curds, brats, or pierogi
What states capitol is Springfield?
Illinois
Which city in the Midwest is known as “Motor City” because of its connection to car manufacturing?
Detroit, Michigan
Name the major landforms in the Midwest
Central Plains, Great Lakes, and Ozark Mountains
What are some of the original Native American tribes in the Midwest?
Ojibwe (Chippewa), Sioux (Dakota, Lakota, Nakota), Potawatomi, Kickapoo, Miami, Illinois Confederation, Winnebago (Ho-Chunk), Shawnee, Sauk (Sac), or Ottawa
What city is the largest in the Midwest, and which state is it in?
Chicago, Illinois
What states capitol is Pierre?
South Dakota
What types of products are made in Midwest factories?
Automobiles, Steel, Machinery/Equipment, Food products, or Furniture/Lumber
Name at least 5 states of the Midwest
North Dakota, South Dakota, Nebraska, Kansas, Minnesota, Iowa, Missouri, Wisconsin, Illinois, Michigan, Indiana, and Ohio.
What was John Deere’s significance to the Midwest?
He is best known for creating the first successful steel plow, which significantly improved farming in the Midwest.
What is the climate like in the Midwest?
Four distinct seasons, temperature variations, precipitation, snowfall
What states capitol is Jefferson City?
Missouri
Why is the Midwest called "America’s Breadbasket"?
It is one of the most important agricultural regions in the United States, producing a large portion of the country’s grain, especially corn and wheat.
What are the five themes of geography?
Location, Place, Human-Environment Interaction, Movement, and Region
What role did the Great Lakes play in the shipping industry and economic development of the Midwest?
The Great Lakes serve as a vital transportation hub for the shipping industry, facilitating the movement of bulk commodities like grain, coal, and iron ore, which has driven significant economic growth in Midwestern cities. Their access to national and global markets has supported the region's industrial development, job creation, and agricultural exports while also posing environmental challenges that require ongoing management.
Which Midwestern state is known for its annual state fair featuring a giant butter cow sculpture?
Iowa