People and History
Who were the first to explore the Southeast Region?
The Europeans
African Americans were brought from Africa to work as what?
Slaves
What set of mountains range from Alabama to Maine?
The Appalachian Mountains
The Southeast Climate is perfect for what?
Farming
What are the four theme parks that are popular in Florida?
SeaWorld, Universal Srudios, Magic Kingdom and Disney World
What was the name of the town and in what state did the English settle?
Jamestown, Virginia
Slavery was an issue that led to what?
The Civil War
With climate (think about weather), the Southeast Region is three things?
Warm, Wet, and Humid
The Southeast Region produces 20% of the nations what?
Coal
What three types of music is the Southeast Region known for?
Country, Rock and Roll, and Jazz
Who was the Native American that created the Cherokee alphabet?
Sequoyah
Who was the "Voice" of the Civil Right Movement?
Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.
Name two major types of animals you see in the Southeast Region.
Alligators and Snakes
What two states in the Southeast Region are in major the seafood industry?
Louisiana and Virginia
What attracts more than 100,000 visitors a month?
The White House
Why was the walk to Oklahoma called The Trail of Tears?
Thousands died of hunger or disease while walking.
Who worked on the Underground Railroad to free hundreds of slaves?
Harriet Tubman
Name two trees that you would see in the Southest Region.
Pine, magnolia, oak, cypress, or palm.
What state is he center of the space programs and tourism sites in the world?
Florida
What traditions do the people of the rural Appalachian Mountains pass down?
Storytelling, quilting, and bluegrass music.
Name the four major tribes.
Cherokee, Chickasaw, Choctaw, and Seminole.
What was the main cause for the civil rights movement and give an example.
Discrimination. Anything that treated African Americans unfairly for the color of their skin such as using different restrooms, going to different schools, eating at different restaurants, etc.
What natural disasters occur in the Southeast Region?
Hurricans
What is the longest bridge in the Southeast Region?
Lake Pontchartrain Causeway
Name 5 states in the Southeast Region.
Arkansas, Louisiana, Mississippi, Kentucky, Tennessee, Alabama, West Virginia, Virginia, Maryland, Delaware, Virginia, South Carolina, Georgia, and Florida