B
A ________________ is a water elevator used to raise and lower boats.
Lock
The Empire State Building is one of the tallest _______________ in the Northeast.
Skyscrapers
_________________ allows for large quantities of products to be made.
Mass production
A ______________ is formed by a ditch dug across land to connect waterways.
canal
A __________________ is the highest point of a mountain.
peak
What is the purpose of a foghorn?
A foghorn's purpose is to warn fishers that they are close to the rocky shore.
What carved deep grooves into the coastline of Maine?
Glaciers
What is the tallest peak in the Northeast?
Mt. Washington
The _____________ State Building is a skyscraper in New York and has 103 stories.
Empire
Who started a candy business in Pennsylvania?
Milton Hershey
How long ago did Pilgrims land in Massachusetts?
Almost 400 years ago
Why were so many factories built along rivers in the Northeast?
Rushing water turned big waterwheels that made machines in the factory run.
What was the document called that declared we were free from Great Britain's rule?
Declaration of Independence
What is the capital of the United States?
Washington D.C.
How many people live in New York City?
More than 8 million
What type of weather will you most likely find at the top of Mt. Washington?
Very windy, possibly snowy and foggy.
The Pilgrims agreed to set up a government and laws that were good for everyone. What was this agreement called?
The Mayflower Compact
How long did the American Revolution last?
The Erie Canal connects the Great Lakes to what river?
Hudson River
How many locks are part of the Erie Canal?
83