New England States and Capitals
What is the capital of Maine?
Augusta
Albany is the capital of what state?
New York
What are the 8 industries that drive New England's economy?
Finance, insurance, retail, higher education, farming, fishing, tourism, timber
Name three lakes in the New England Region.
Lake Winnipesaukee, Moose Lake, Lake Champlain
Why do some people probably think that New York State is located in the New England Region? (It is a Mid-Atlantic state)
New York State borders Connecticut, Massachusetts, and Vermont. It also borders Canada which is just to the north. New Yorkers may be a bit snobby and so do not want their state to be associated with the Mid-Atlantic Region. Fun fact: Mr. Davis is originally from Philadelphia, one of the greatest cities in the world.
What is the capital of Rhode Island?
Providence
Annapolis is the capital of what state?
Maryland
What are the 4 industries that drive the Mid-Atlantic Region's economy?
Publishing, communications, finance, farming (produce, poultry, cattle, dairy products, vegetables, seafood)
How many miles of rocky coastline does Maine boast?
3,500 miles of rocky coastline
What is a popular feast for Mid- Atlantic residents that comes from the Chesapeake Bay?
Blue Crabs
What is the capital of Massachusetts?
Boston
Dover is the capital of what state?
Deleware
Before the Civil War, what two industries provided a link between the northern and southern colonies? (Refers to Mid-Atlantic region)
Commerce and agriculture.
Name three cities that dominate the Mid-Atlantic Region
New York, Philadelphia, Washington, D.C
How many residents lived in New York City in 2020?
8 million
What is the capital of Connecticut?
Hartford
Harrisburg is the capital of what state?
Pennsylvania
What natural resources are found on the Allegheny Plateau in Pennsylvania as well as upstate New York?
Large forests, coal, oil, and natural gas
What three types of bodies of water are prominent in the Mid-Atlantic Region?
Lakes, bays, harbors
How many residents lived in Boston in 2020?
700,000
What is the capital of Vermont?
Montpelier
Trenton is the capital of what state?
New Jersey
What is a city that is known for having many insurance companies?
Hartford, Connecticut
Lake Champlain is located mainly in Vermont and New York. How many square miles does it contain? How far north does it stretch?
Lake Champlain covers 490 square miles. It stretches north to Quebec in Canada.
What two nutritious foods is Philadelphia known for?
Philly cheesesteak and Philly pretzel