Vocabulary
The beginning of unexplored land is called...
A frontier!
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What is the capital of Illinios?
Springfield!
What state was the first stop on the Crop Duster tour?
Missouri
How many states are there in the U.S.
Fifty states!
Flat or gently rolling land that's covered with tall grass and wildflower is called...
A prairie
Name the 4 Great Lakes
Lake Erie, Huron, Michigan, and Ontario
How many states are there in the Midwest?
There are 12 states!
Frontier
What country is on the northern border of America?
CANADA
Livestock
What two rivers meet right above St. Louis?
Missouri and Mississippi Rivers
True or False?
Bismarck is the capital of North Dakota.
True!
Corn, soybeans, oats.
What's the capital of Oklahoma?
Oklahoma City
An area or building where livestock are kept while being fattened for slaughter is called...
Feedlot
Why was it important to create cities near RIVERS?
Because before cars and airplanes, people would move things like crops and meat by boat!
What are the names of all the states in the Midwest region?
North Dakota, South Dakota, Kansas, Nebraska, Minnesota, Iowa, Illinois, Indiana, Ohio, Wisconsin, Michigan and Missouri!
What is the word for "cowboy" in Spanish?
Vaquero
What is the country on the southern border of the United States of America?
Mexico!
The preparing of meat for sale is called...
Meatpacking
Above the Missouri River, how tall is the Gateway Arch in St. Louis?
630 feet (anything +/- 50 from 600 is correct)
Name 3 capital cities in the Midwest
Springfield, Des moines, Indianapolis, Lincoln, Topeka, Bismarck, Pierre, St. Paul, Jefferson City, Madison, Lansing and Columbus!
What was the 3rd state in our crop duster tour?
Kansas
What is the second most spoken language in the United States?
Spanish