History
What is the largest Native American tribe in the Northeast?
The Iroquois
What is the general climate of the Northeast Region?
Generally cool to warm in the summer and cold with heavy snowfall in the winter. There are also rapid changes in temperature.
What is the major mountain system that runs through the Northeast?
Appalachian Mountain System
What major items are manufactured or processed in the Northeast?
Cotton, granite, marble, and coal
What is the capital of Maine?
Augusta
Where did the Iroquois live?
New York and across the Northeast region
What is the name of the major storm that can occur in the Northeast?
Nor'easter
What does the Erie Canal connect?
Lake Erie to the Hudson River and Buffalo
Which city produced 1/2 of the country's steel in the early 1900's?
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
What is the capital of New York?
Albany
The Iroquois tribe lived in longhouses and wigwams. True or False?
True!
Why is agriculture not as productive in the Northeast as in the Southeast?
Poor, rocky soil and the cool to cold climate
Which river forms a border between New York and New Jersey?
The Hudson River
Which state is known for its lobster?
Maine
What is the capital of Connecticut?
Hartford
The men and women in the Iroquois tribe wore parkas in the colder weather. True or False?
True!
What is a unique crop that grows in the Northeast?
Cranberry
Which river connects the Great Lakes to the Atlantic Ocean?
St. Lawrence River
Where is the financial district, Wall Street, located?
The district of Manhattan in New York City
What is the capital of Delaware?
Dover
The Iroquois Indians got most of their food from the grocery store. True or False?
False!
What is affected by the climate in the Northeast?
The people, animals, and plants that live there
How long is the Erie Canal?
363 miles
What are the major crops grown in the Northeast?
Fruits such as cranberries, blueberries, apples, pears, and vegetables (potatoes).
What is the capital of Maryland?
Annapolis