Definitions
What is the definition for Harbor?
A protected area of water where ships can dock safely.
Who did the writing of the Declaration of Independents?
Tomas Jefferson, but Benjamin Franklin and John Adams also helped.
True or False, Boston Massachusetts is the regions biggest city by far
True! Paragraph 2 page 139
What is the definition for Blizzard?
A snowstorm driven by strong, freezing wind.
Why did he write the Declaration of Independents?
To agree upon peace.
True or False, Englanders don't care about their colonial history?
False! paragraph 4 page 139 says englanders take great pride in their colonial history
What is the definition of Glacier
A huge, slow-moving mass of ice.
When did the colonist start fighting?
1775
What helped the Northeast grow? question #1
Improved transportation
True or False, Portland, maine, handles more goods than any other part in the region?
True! It says on paragraph 2 page 140 that portland, maine, handles more goods than any other part in the region.
What is the definition of Quarry?
A large, open pit cut into the ground, from which stone is mined.
Who did the colonist fight with?
British soldiers
What helped the Northeast grow question? #2
growing industries.
True or false, shipping and fishing are a new industries in New England?
False! On paragraph 4 page 140 It says shipping and fishing have long been important in New England.
When did colonist leaders sign the Declaration of Independents?
July 1776
Where did the Colonists and British soldiers fight?
Massachusetts
What helped the Northeast grow? question #3
Immigration
True or False, In all regions, people in New England help their communities by giving out free food.
False! On paragraph 5 Page 141 It says in all regions, people in New England help their communities by being volunteers.