It's located in NY (NE Region), and it is where immigrants coming to America would be allowed to enter USA through a series of tests.
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I am a new state. I am located along the Atlantic Ocean, very close to the Equator. What region would I be a part of and what climate would I most likely have?
Southeast, and a hot and wet climate similar to that of Florida
200
In what region would you find Denver, Colorado?
West
200
What are the 3 sisters?
corn, bean, squash
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Why did the colonist separate from England?
King George was treating them unfairly, and taxing them a great amount.
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Who are Lewis and Clarke?
They were chosen by President Jefferson to explore the Louisiana Purchase.
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In what region would you find Boston, MA?
Northeast
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What tribe of Indians were mainly present with the Jamestown colony?
Powhatan
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How did the United States double in size and what happened because of the new land?
President Jefferson made the Louisiana Purchase. Pioneers began to move west and settle in sod houses.
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What is the purpose of the Erie Canal?
The Erie canal is a system of canals that link the Atlantic Ocean to the Great Lakes.
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In what region would you find New Orleans, LA
Southeast
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Which tribe of Indians were nomads?
The Sioux
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What started the Civil War?
The US government decided that any states entering into the United States would become "free states" which would tip the balance in their favor. The South decided that was unfair and decided to form their own nation.
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What is Mardi Gras, and why is it celebrated?
"Mardi Gras" is French for Fat Tuesday and is the end of a week long French celebration before the months of Lent begin. They did this as a way of using up all "treats" before the Lenten season of fasting.
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In what region would you find Detroit, MI?
Midwest
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What did the US government learn from the Iroquois?
The US used their idea of "confederation" (a group that form one unit) as a basis for democracy.
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Who were the last 2 states to join the United States?
Alaska and Hawaii
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Where is Plymouth Rock today and why?
Plymouth Rock is in MA, and it is currently under a protective cage. This is because tourists were chipping pieces of it off as souvenirs. It is now 1/3 the size.