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•Write the correct postal abbreviation for each state

1. ME 2. VT3. NH4. NY5. MA6. RI7. CT8. PA9. NJ10.DE11.MD

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NAME

= Maine = Vermont= New Hampshire= New York= Massachusetts= Rhode Island= Connecticut= Pennsylvania= New Jersey= Delaware= Maryland

Maine = ____________Vermont = ____________New Hampshire = ____________New York = ____________Massachusetts = ____________Rhode Island = ____________Connecticut = ____________Pennsylvania = ____________New Jersey = ____________Delaware = ____________Maryland = ____________

What is the capital of each state?

Maine = AugustaVermont = MontpelierNew Hampshire = ConcordNew York = AlbanyMassachusetts = BostonRhode Island = ProvidenceConnecticut = HartfordPennsylvania = HarrisburgNew Jersey = TrentonDelaware = DoverMaryland = Annapolis

What is the capital of each state?

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•Write the name of the physical feature that corresponds with each number

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1. Atlantic Ocean

2. Cape Cod

3. Lake Ontario

4. Lake Erie

5. Delaware River

6. Potomac River

7. Appalachian Mountains

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1. Which of the following is 1. Which of the following is NOTNOT a description of the a description of the physical geography of the physical geography of the

north?north?a. Tall mountains and the Great Plainsa. Tall mountains and the Great Plains

b. Broad Valleysb. Broad Valleys

c. Rolling hillsc. Rolling hills

d. Low mountain rangesd. Low mountain ranges

2. Which of the following is 2. Which of the following is NOTNOT a description of the a description of the

climate and weather of the climate and weather of the north?north?

aa.. 4 main seasons4 main seasons

b. Warm, humid summers and bitterly b. Warm, humid summers and bitterly cold winterscold winters

c. semiarid climatec. semiarid climate

d. 4 main seasonsd. 4 main seasons

3. Name three resources 3. Name three resources that are found in the that are found in the Northeastern States.Northeastern States.

4. Name two historical 4. Name two historical events that took place in events that took place in the Northeastern States.the Northeastern States.

5. Which of the following 5. Which of the following groups of people have helped groups of people have helped

to shape the Northeastern to shape the Northeastern culture?culture?

a.a.Native Americans, European Settlements, Native Americans, European Settlements, African Americans (slaves)African Americans (slaves)

b. Native Americans, French fur Traders, b. Native Americans, French fur Traders, European colonists European colonists

c. Native Americans, European Settlers, c. Native Americans, European Settlers, Spanish Settlers, Asian ImmigrantsSpanish Settlers, Asian Immigrants

d. Native Americans, Pilgrims, Puritans, d. Native Americans, Pilgrims, Puritans, European Immigrants European Immigrants

6. Name two of the largest 6. Name two of the largest cities located in the cities located in the Northeastern States.Northeastern States.

7. Name two notable 7. Name two notable landmarks located in the landmarks located in the

Northeastern States.Northeastern States.

1. Which of the following is 1. Which of the following is NOTNOT a description of the a description of the physical geography of the physical geography of the

north?north?a. Tall mountains and the Great a. Tall mountains and the Great

PlainsPlains

b. Broad Valleysb. Broad Valleys

c. Rolling hillsc. Rolling hills

d. Low mountain rangesd. Low mountain ranges

2. Which of the following is 2. Which of the following is NOTNOT a description of the a description of the

climate and weather of the climate and weather of the north?north?

aa.. 4 main seasons4 main seasons

b. Warm, humid summers and bitterly b. Warm, humid summers and bitterly cold winterscold winters

c. semiarid climatec. semiarid climate

d. 4 main seasonsd. 4 main seasons

3. 3. Fruit (Cranberries, apples, blueberries, Fruit (Cranberries, apples, blueberries,

etc)etc)Lumber/timberLumber/timberMaple SyrupMaple SyrupGranite/CoalGranite/Coal

Steel/Iron OreSteel/Iron OreMushrooms Mushrooms

Vegetables (Potatoes, Corn, etc)Vegetables (Potatoes, Corn, etc)Fish/Seafood Fish/Seafood

textile factoriestextile factoriescommercial fishingcommercial fishing

commercial transportationcommercial transportation

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English ColonizationEnglish Colonization

Declaration of Independence & Declaration of Independence & ConstitutionConstitution

American RevolutionAmerican RevolutionCivil War Battles Civil War Battles

September 11, 2001September 11, 2001

5. Which of the following 5. Which of the following groups of people have helped groups of people have helped

to shape the Northeastern to shape the Northeastern culture?culture?

a.a.Native Americans, European Settlements, Native Americans, European Settlements, African Americans (slaves)African Americans (slaves)

b. Native Americans, French fur Traders, b. Native Americans, French fur Traders, European colonists European colonists

c. Native Americans, European Settlers, c. Native Americans, European Settlers, Spanish Settlers, Asian ImmigrantsSpanish Settlers, Asian Immigrants

d. Native Americans, Pilgrims, Puritans, d. Native Americans, Pilgrims, Puritans, European Immigrants European Immigrants

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BostonBostonNew York CityNew York CityPhiladelphiaPhiladelphia

Pittsburgh PittsburghWashington, D.C.Washington, D.C.

Baltimore Baltimore

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Ivy League Ivy League UniversitiesUniversities

Historical sitesHistorical sites

New York CityNew York City

Nation’s capitalNation’s capital: : Washington, D.C.Washington, D.C.

Southeastern States

Southeastern States

Southeastern States

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1. TX 2. AR3. LA4. MS5. AL6. FL7. GA8. SC9. TN10. NC11. KY12. VA 13. WV

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NAME

= Texas = Arkansas= Louisiana= Mississippi= Alabama= Florida= Georgia= South Carolina= Tennessee= North Carolina= Kentucky= Virginia= West Virginia

Texas = ____________Arkansas = ____________Louisiana = ____________Mississippi = ____________Alabama = ____________Florida = ____________Georgia = ____________South Carolina = ____________Tennessee = ____________North Carolina = ____________Kentucky = ____________Virginia = ____________West Virginia = ____________

What is the capital of each state?

Texas = AustinArkansas = Little RockLouisiana = Baton RougeMississippi = JacksonAlabama = MontgomeryFlorida = Tallahassee Georgia = AtlantaSouth Carolina = ColumbiaTennessee = NashvilleNorth Carolina = RaleighKentucky = FrankfortVirginia = RichmondWest Virginia = Charleston

What is the capital of each state?

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1. Which of the following is NOT a description of the physical geography of the south?

a. Coastal Plains

b. Piedmont

c. Interior Plains

d. Desert lands

2. Which of the following is NOT a description of the climate and

weather of the south?

a. Humid air along coasts hold moisture

b. Warm/hot summers and mild winters

c. Nor’easters

d. Coastal areas hit by hurricanes

3. Name three resources that are found in the Southern

States.

4. Name two historical events that took place in the Southern

States.

5. Which of the following groups of people have helped to shape the

Southern culture?

a.Native Americans, European Settlements, African Americans (slaves)

b. Native Americans, French fur Traders, European colonists

c. Native Americans, European Settlers, Spanish Settlers, Asian Immigrants

d. Native Americans, Pilgrims, Puritans, European Immigrants

6. Name two of the largest cities located in the Southern

States.

7. Name two notable landmarks located in the Southern States.

1. Which of the following is NOT a description of the physical geography of the north?

a. Coastal Plains

b. Piedmont

c. Interior Plains

d. Desert lands

1. Which of the following is NOT a description of the physical geography of the south?

a. Coastal Plains

b. Piedmont

c. Interior Plains

d. Desert lands

2. Which of the following is NOT a description of the climate and

weather of the south?

a. Humid air along coasts hold moisture

b. Warm/hot summers and mild winters

c. Nor’easters

d. Coastal areas hit by hurricanes

3. Cotton

TobaccoCitrus FruitsSugarcane

RicePeanutsTimber

OilCoal

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Jamestown SettlementBattle of Yorktown (end to

Revolutionary War)Trail of Tears

1843: Mexican WarCivil War Battles Reconstruction

Civil Rights Movement

5. Which of the following groups of people have helped to shape the

Southern culture?

a.Native Americans, European Settlements, African Americans (slaves)

b. Native Americans, French fur Traders, European colonists

c. Native Americans, European Settlers, Spanish Settlers, Asian Immigrants

d. Native Americans, Pilgrims, Puritans, European Immigrants

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MiamiAtlantaTampa

JacksonvilleCharlotteMemphisHouston

Richmond

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New Orleans, LAMardi Gras

Great Smokey Mountains (TN)Everglades National Park (FL)

Padre Island (TX)Hilton Head (SC)

Myrtle Beach (NC)Ozarks (AR)

Southern Appalachians

Midwestern States

Midwestern States

Midwestern States

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1. ND 2. SD3. NE4. KS5. OK6. MN7. IA8. MO9. WI

10. IL11. MI12. IN 13. OH

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NAME

= North Dakota= South Dakota= Nebraska= Kansas= Oklahoma= Minnesota= Iowa= Missouri = Wisconsin = Illinois= Michigan= Indiana= Ohio

North Dakota = ____________South Dakota = ____________Nebraska = ____________Kansas = ____________Oklahoma = ____________Minnesota = ____________Iowa = ____________Missouri = ____________Wisconsin = ____________Illinois = ____________Michigan = ____________Indiana = ____________Ohio = ____________

What is the capital of each state?

North Dakota = BismarckSouth Dakota = PierreNebraska = LincolnKansas = TopekaOklahoma = Oklahoma CityMinnesota = St. PaulIowa = Des MoinesMissouri = Jefferson CityWisconsin = MadisonIllinois = SpringfieldMichigan = LansingIndiana = Indianapolis Ohio = Colummbus

What is the capital of each state?

Midwestern States•Number your paper 1-7

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1. Missouri River

2. Mississippi River

3. Lake Superior

4. Lake Michigan

5. Lake Huron

6. Lake Erie

7. Ohio River

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1. Which of the following is NOT a description of the physical geography of the Midwest?

a. Coastal Plains

b. Interior Lowlands

c. Interior Plains

d. Great Plains

2. Which of the following is NOT a description of the climate and

weather of the Midwest?

a. Humid continental Climate

b. Warm/hot summers and mild winters

c. Tornados

d. Great Variance between seasons from north to south

3. Name three resources that are found in the Midwestern

States.

4. Name two historical events that took place in the Midwestern States.

5. Which of the following groups of people have helped to shape the

Midwestern culture?

a.Native Americans, European Settlements, African Americans (slaves)

b. Native Americans, French fur Traders, European colonists

c. Native Americans, European Settlers, Spanish Settlers, Asian Immigrants

d. Native Americans, Pilgrims, Puritans, European Immigrants

6. Name two of the largest cities located in the Midwestern

States.

7. Name two notable landmarks located in the Midwestern

States.

1. Which of the following is NOT a description of the physical geography of the Midwest?

a. Coastal Plains

b. Interior Lowlands

c. Interior Plains

d. Great Plains

2. Which of the following is NOT a description of the climate and

weather of the Midwest?

a. Humid continental Climate

b. Warm/hot summers and mild winters

c. Tornados

d. Great Variance between seasons from north to south

3. CornDairy

MineralsLead

CopperIron Coal

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Northwest Territory Created

Start of Lewis & Clark Expedition

Bleeding Kansas

Underground Railroad

Rust Belt

5. Which of the following groups of people have helped to shape the

Southern culture?

a.Native Americans, European Settlements, African Americans (slaves)

b. Native Americans, French fur Traders, European colonists

c. Native Americans, European Settlers, Spanish Settlers, Asian Immigrants

d. Native Americans, Pilgrims, Puritans, European Immigrants

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Chicago, IL Indianapolis, IN

Detroit, MISt. Louis, MOMinneapolis

St. PaulCleveland, OH

Kansas City, MO

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Sears TowerFord Motor Company

Gateway ArchGreat Lakes

Mount RushmoreRock and Roll Hall of Fame

Badlands National Park

Western States

Western States

Western States

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1. WA 2. OR3. CA4. ID5. MT6. WY7. NV8. UT9. CO10. AZ11. NM12. AK 13. HI

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NAME

= Washington = Oregon= California= Idaho= Montana= Wyoming = Nevada = Utah = Colorado = Arizona= New Mexico= Alaska= Hawaii

Washington = ____________Oregon = ____________California = ____________Idaho = ____________Montana = ____________Wyoming = ____________Nevada = ____________Utah = ____________Colorado = ____________Arizona = ____________New Mexico = ____________Alaska = ____________Hawaii = ____________

What is the capital of each state?

Washington = OlympiaOregon = SalemCalifornia = SacramentoIdaho = BoiseMontana = HelenaWyoming = CheyenneNevada = Carson CityUtah = Salt Lake CityColorado = DenverArizona = PhoenixNew Mexico = Santa FeAlaska = JuneauHawaii = Honolulu

What is the capital of each state?

Western States•Number your paper 1-9

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1. Arctic Ocean 2. Bearing Sea 3. Gulf of Alaska 4. Pacific Ocean 5. Columbia River 6. Missouri River 7. Colorado River 8. Great Salt Lake 9. Rocky Mountains

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1. Which of the following is NOT a description of the physical geography of the West?

a. Tall mountains and the Great Plains

b. Desert Lands

c. Coastal Plains

d. Great Lakes

2. Which of the following is NOT a description of the climate and

weather of the West?

a. Harsh winters and frequent tornados

b. Earthquakes, Volcanoes, and hot spots

c. Semi-arid climate

d. Great Variance between seasons temperatures and rainfall

3. Name three resources that are found in the Western States.

4. Name two historical events that took place in the Western

States.

5. Which of the following groups of people have helped to shape the

Western culture?

a.Native Americans, European Settlements, African Americans (slaves)

b. Native Americans, French fur Traders, European colonists

c. Native Americans, European Settlers, Spanish Settlers, Asian Immigrants

d. Native Americans, Pilgrims, Puritans, European Immigrants

6. Name two of the largest cities located in the Western

States.

7. Name two notable landmarks located in the Western States.

1. Which of the following is NOT a description of the physical geography of the West?

a. Tall mountains and the Great Plains

b. Desert Lands

c. Coastal Plains

d. Great Lakes

2. Which of the following is NOT a description of the climate and

weather of the West?

a. Harsh winters and frequent tornados

b. Earthquakes, Volcanoes, and hot spots

c. Semi-arid climate

d. Great Variance between seasons temperatures and rainfall

3.

TimberMinerals

OilNatural gas

FishDairy

Pineapple/Sugarcane

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California Gold Rush

Compromise of 1850

Gadsden Purchase

Dust Bowl

5. Which of the following groups of people have helped to shape the

Southern culture?

a.Native Americans, European Settlements, African Americans (slaves)

b. Native Americans, French fur Traders, European colonists

c. Native Americans, European Settlers, Spanish Settlers, Asian Immigrants

d. Native Americans, Pilgrims, Puritans, European Immigrants

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Los Angeles (CA)San Francisco (CA)

Phoenix (AZ)Seattle (WA)Denver (CO)

Las Vegas (NV)Salt Lake City (UT)

7. Grand Canyon

Hoover Dam

Pearl Harbor

Yellowstone National Park

Las Vegas

Seattle Space Needle

Golden Gate Bridge and Chinatown

Mount St. Helens

Mount McKinley