Vocabulary
Government
Vocabulary 2
Major Cities
Extra
100
Peak
The top of a mountain
100
What is a democracy and how does it work?
A democracy is when people elect their leaders. People chose their leaders by electing them. Voting in elections is an important part of being a good citizen.
100
Mass Production
The way of making a large quantity of products (making a lot of stuff at the same time)
100
What is the Erie Canal and why is it important?
Erie canal was built in 1817. It connects the Hudson River to the Great Lakes. It was built so people could move goods from the Northeast to the Midwest. Moving things by boat was faster and cheaper than by horse and wagon.
100
What is a megalopolis?
A "great city" consisting of towns and cities where many people live.
200
American Revolution
The war in which the American colonies won independence from Great Britain
200
What important event led to the signing of the Declaration of Independence, which was the document that led to our nation being formed?
On July 4, 1776, leaders from 13 colonies met in Independence Hall (in Philadelphia) to sign a document that claimed they were free from the rule of Great Britain. A long war, called the Revolutionary War, followed.
200
Declaration of Independence
a document declaring the USA free from Great Britain
200
What are the 4 major cities of the Northeast?
Boston Philadelphia New York City Washington DC
300
Canal
A ditch dug across land, connects two waterways
300
What is the US Constitution and the Bill of Rights?
The US Constitution and the Bill of Rights is a document that protects our rights. We have the right to life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness Bill of Rights was added later. In it we have freedom of speech, freedom of religion...
300
Wage
A payment of money for work
300
Describe Boston
1. The beginning of the Revolutionary War and fight for freedom took place in Boston. 2. 2 famous trails run through Boston: Freedom Trail (tour that takes you to the places where the fight for freedom took place) and Black Heritage Trail (tour that tells of the history of African Americans in Boston)
300
What are some products that the northeast is famous for producing?
1. apples 2. maple syrup 3. dairy 4. steel
400
Lock
A water elevator used to raise and lower boats
400
What are the 3 branches of government? What does the executive branch do?
The 3 branches are: executive, legislative, judicial. Executive: The President and his cabinet. Makes sure the laws are carried out.
400
Mill
A factory where people make products out of raw materials
400
Describe Philadelphia and New York City
Philadelphia: Declaration of Independence was signed here. "Birthplace of the Nation" USA Constitution was written here. NYC: Largest city in America People from all over the world live here Empire State Building: famous skyscraper is in NYC.
400
What are 3 major landforms of the Northeast?
1. Coastal plains 2. Mountains (Appalachian) 3. Atlantic Coastline
500
Skyscraper
A very tall building
500
What does the judicial branch do? What does the legislative branch do?
Judicial: enforces the laws. (judges) Legislative: makes the laws
500
Democracy
A form of government where the people vote for their leaders
500
Describe Washington DC
The nation's capital. The home of our government. The place where the people who have the power to make the rules and decisions for our country work.
500
Why were factories started in the northeast?
Northeast had waterpower. The rivers rushed water which helped the machines work. Also, there were many people there who wanted to start business.
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