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Sections 2-3: Coast and Mountains
Sections 4-6: Plymouth,Boston, and Erie Canal
Sections 7-9: NYC, Hershey, Independence Hall
Sections 10-12: Washington D.C.
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How many states are in the Northeast?
11
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What is the highest peak in the Northeast?
Mount Washington
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Why did the Pilgrims sign the Mayflower Compact before going ashore at Plymouth?
There was no government in New England, so they created one.
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Which phrase best describes New York City?
A city of skyscrapers
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In a democracy, who chooses the leaders?
the people
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What ocean lies to the east of the Northeast region?
Atlantic Ocean
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What is a harbor?
a place where boats and ships can anchor safely
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Where do the Freedom Trail and the Black Heritage Trail in Boston take you?
Places where important historical events happened.
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What is mass production?
A way of making large quantities of the same product.
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What are the 3 branches of the U.S. government?
1. legislative 2. executive 3. judicial
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Which major mountain range does the Northeast share with the Southeast?
The Appalachian Mountains
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How did the Northeast coastline get so many harbors?
Glaciers carved the harbors during the ice age. The harbors filled with water after the ice melted.
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What did the Erie Canal accomplish?
It allowed goods to move became faster and more cheaply between the Midwest and the Northeast.
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What document gave you the right to say what you think?
Constitution
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Why are there monuments in Washington, D.C.?
They help us remember important people and events.
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Which river runs northeast from the Great Lakes?
Lake Erie
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What landforms does the Northeast include today?
mountain peaks and coastal harbors
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Where does the Erie Canal travel?
From Lake Erie to New York City.
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Which branch of government makes laws?
Congress
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In what city is our nation's capital located?
Washington, D.C.
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Who were the first workers of the Northeast factories?
Women and girls who worked long days
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How tall is Mount Washington in New Hampshire?
6,288 feet
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Which event gave our nation its freedom?
American Revolution
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Why were America's first factories built in the Northeast?
This region had plenty of waterpower and people power.
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Who is the head of the executive branch?
The president