Changes in the Northeast
What was one major impact of the railroads on the Northeast?
They linked factories and cities, making transportation faster.
Name one New England state.
Vermont, Maine, New Hampshire, Connecticut, Massachusetts, or Rhode Island
What is the long-term pattern of weather in a particular area called?
Climate
What type of home did the Algonquian people often live in?
Wigwams
What is the word for a very tall building?
a skyscraper
How has the Northeast changed since the early 1900s?
Hint: How have business changed in this region from when the first settlers came?
The education, technology, and medical research industries, or Businesses have become more important.
What are at least two states are part of the Middle Atlantic Region?
Pennsylvania, New Jersey, New York
How has the economy of the Northeast changed over time?
Education, technology, and health research have become more popular
What was a main activity of the Iroquois people?
Farming, particularly growing corn
What is the state of being free from control by others?
Inddependence
What is a Revolution?
A sudden and great change, often related to government or power.
List three states located in the Northeast region.
Any accepted: New York, Vermont, New Hampshire, Maine, Pennsylvania, Massachusetts, Connecticut, New Jersey, Delaware
What crops would thrive in New England based on its geography and climate?
Corn, beans and squash
How do the lifestyles of the Algonquian and Iroquois people differ?
Algonquians were hunters and gatherers, while Iroquois focused on farming.
What is how resources are used to produce and distribute goods and services?
Economy
How have the culture and the economy of the Northeast changed over time?
industrialization, immigration, and technological advancements.
What ocean borders the Northeast region?
How have technological advancements affected the economy in the Northeast?
They have led to changes in industry and job creation.
Which Native American group was known for their farming?
the Iroquois
What is a group of states or nations that join together for a common purpose?
A confederation