Why did Washington end up in Valley Forge?
The British captured Philadelphia which pushed the Continental Army out, to Valley Forge.
What are two things rivers are used for?
-borders
-a means of travel
-natural protection
-natural resources
what are the five regions
Northeast
Southwest
West
southeast
Midwest
Where does the Appalachian Mountain Range start and end?
Canada, Alabama
What was the patriot capital?
Philadelphia
which National park is an example of a river eroding stone and earth?
Grand Canyon
Which region do we live in
West
how many of Washington's troops were camped in Manhattan and Long Island?
17,000
How far was valley forge from philadelphia
A day’s march
Fill in the blank. ______ carries away bits of soil
Erosion
identify the five regions and where they are on the map
How many regions are there?
5
What river is closest to valley forge
Schuylkill
besides water, what is one other example of a “natural force” that contributes to erosion?
Wind
what are the three natural resources in the northeast region?
Cranberries, fish, trees
What's Miss Lexi's dream car
A Bronco
What was the first river washington crossed with his troops?
Hudson river
What did our white rocks by the river banks represent?
Fertile Soil
How many miles long is the Appalachian mountain range?
2000 miles
Which generals defeated Washington in Philadelphia?
Howe and Burgoyne
How many times did Washinton cross the Delaware river
3
True or false? Rivers generally flow East to West
False
which two bodies of water makes the southeast region prone to hurricanes?
Atlantic Ocean and Gulf of Mexico
Which country is the Ob River in?
Russia
What state is Manhattan and Long Island in
New York
Name 2 of the 5 rivers that do not flow North to South
Amazon, Yellow, Mackenzie, Ob, Nile
name 5 states in the northeast region
Maine, new hampshire, vermont, massachusetts, rhode island, new york, pennsylvania, new jersey, connecticut
Everyone labels the States in the North East region. Every team that fills in the blanks correctly gets awarded points
good luck