State Abbreviations
DE
Delaware
Capital of Connecticut
Hartford
When did the European Settlers known as the Pilgrims arrive in Massachusetts?
1620
Name 3 major industries in the Northeast region:
Fishing
Tourism
Farming
Lumber
Manufacturing
Mining
Who was the first president to live in the White House?
John Adams (November 1, 1800)
NJ
New Jersey
Capital of New Jersey
Trenton
When was the Declaration of Independence signed?
July 4, 1776
How many states are included in the Northeast Region?
11 they include:
Maryland, Delaware, Pennsylvania, New Jersey, New York, Connecticut, Rhode Island, Vermont, New Hampshire, Massachusetts, Maine
New York
MD
Maryland
Capital of Pennsylvania
Harrisburg
Where were the first shots of the American Revolution fired?
Lexington, Massachusetts
What is a natural resource that can be found in the Northeast?
coal
stones
minerals
forests/lumber
water
granite
marble
iron
What was the White House originally called?
The President's House or The President's Palace
NH
New Hampshire
Capital of New York
Albany
The Constitution
hurricanes
blizzards
nor'easters
How many rooms are in the White House?
132 rooms including The Oval Office which is where the President works.
MA
Massachusetts
Capital of Vermont
Montpelier
The states Maine, New Hampshire, Vermont, Rhode Island, Massachusetts, and Connecticut are commonly called _______________?
Many people visit the New England states to see __________ during autumn?
Fall foliage - the changing color of the leaves
Niagara Falls creates a form of energy called ____________.
Hydropower. Hydropower is energy that is created by fast moving water. It can be used to create electricity for people to use in their homes and businesses. And, it's a renewable resource so we won't run out of it naturally!