Geography
What Mountain chain goes through the Northeast?
Appalachian Mountains
What tribe in the Northeast region lives in-land?
Iroquoian
How many immigrates were there in 2004?
900,500 Immigrates
What is the largest state in the New England State area?
Massachusetts
How many states are there in the Middle Atlantic region?
4 states
Blocked roads, knocked down power lines, damaged buildings
What are two foods people from the Iroquoian would eat?
Nuts, corn, beans, squash
Name a canal in the Northeast.
Saint Lawrence Canal or Erie Canal
How many states belong to the New England area?
6 states
What is one of the most popular attractions in New York City?
Statue of Liberty
What made most lakes form in the Northeast?
Glaciers
What century did Europeans explore the Northeast?
1500's
Why is the Erie Canal Important?
It's used for transportation and shipping
In the New England area, how do colleges compare to other areas?
They are highly rated.
What city is the largest city in the Middle Atlantic States?
New York City
Which state is well known for making granite and marble?
Vermont
True or False: Native American house in the Northeast were made from brick.
False. They were made from wood and hide
As the northeast grows, what are three forms of transportation used today to help connect cities?
Railroads, highways, and airlines
Who were people that settled this area?
Europeans
Why do Mennonite farmers live "simple" lives?
Religious beliefs ask them to live simply including clothing, no use of electricity, and horse and buggy.
What is one reason that many people visit the Northeast in the Fall?
The colorful leaves
Why did the Europeans move to the Northeast?
They were escaping bad government and wanted a new life.
What caused the industrial revolution?
Which group did not hand their things in on time and had questions that were too easy?
The New England State group :)
Because so many people live in this area, natural resources become dirty. What is this called?
Pollution