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Who was one of the first Europeans to explore the Middle Atlantic region?
A. George Washington
B. Henry Hudson
C. Christopher Columbus
D. Benjamin Franklin
B. Henry Hudson
Which of these port cities grew up on a harbor at the mouth of the Hudson River?
A. New York City
B. Philadelphia
C. Pittsburgh
D. Buffalo
A. New York City
Deep and wide enough for ships to use is _________________________.
Navigable
Why were the Middle Atlantic colonies called the breadbasket colonies?
Because they produce so much wheat
What is the capital and abbreviation of Delaware?
Dover DE
A loosely united group of governments working together is a ______________.
Confederation
The Erie Canal connected the Great Lakes to what body of water?
A. The Mississippi River
B. The Atlantic Ocean
C. The Arctic Ocean
D. The St. Lawrence River
B. The Atlantic Ocean
The contest among companies to get the most customers or sell the most products is ______________.
Competition
When did the United States officially become an independent nation?
1783
What is the capital and abbreviation of New Jersey?
Trenton NJ
Which of the following is not a way the Middle Atlantic Colonies were like the USA today?
A. The colonies had a mix of people from different countries.
B. The colonies welcomed people of all religions.
C. The largest cities were located along major waterways.
D. Farming was the largest part of the colonies' economy.
D. Farming was the largest part of the colonies' economy.
What are the 3 resources needed to produce steel?
Iron, Coal, Limestone
Metropolitan area
What were three things steel was used for?
Buildings, railroad tracks, ships, tools, bridges
What is the capital and abbreviation of Pennsylvania?
Harrisburg, PA
Which of the following is not a reason why the colonists decided to declare their independence from Britain?
A. The British protected the colonists' trade and coasts.
B. New British laws made it difficult for the colonists to trade.
C. The colonists had not representation in the British government.
D. New British laws forced the colonists to pay heavy taxes.
A. The British protected the colonists' trade and coasts.
Why did many immigrants move to Middle Atlantic cities during the late 1800s and early 1900s.
For factory jobs
________________ means to travel back and forth each day.
Commute
True or False: More people in the Middle Atlantic states live in cities than rural areas.
True
Name 4 forms of transportation that helped the Middle Atlantic states grow and connect
trains, planes, trucks, boats, subways, buses
The Declaration of Independence states that ________.
A. Washington, D. C., would become the nation's capital.
B. Britain would give the colonists representation in their government.
C. All people have the right to life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness.
D. All people should receive equal amounts of money.
C. All people have the right to life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness.
A trading center where ships are loaded and unloaded is a ________________.
Port
What was the capital of the Dutch colony in the Middle Atlantic region?
New Amsterdam
What is the capital and abbreviation of New York?
Albany, NY
What is the difference between fact and opinion?
Facts can be proven
Opinions are an individuals thoughts and beliefs