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35 Cards in this Set
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The Amish, Quakers, and Mennonites are important parts of this states heritage and current scene |
Pennsylvania |
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Second smallest state, its capital is Dover |
Delaware |
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It has the second most famous gambling location in the US |
New Jersey |
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Site of American's largest museum, The Smithsonian |
Washington, DC |
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Nick-named the "Mountain State," it could be called the heart of the Appalachians. It also has scenic forests, rivers, and caves, and offers river-rafting, climbing, and hiking. |
West Virginia |
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Spend time with Hershey's chocolates and resorts in the Poconos |
Pennsylvania |
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Holds the Vietnam and Korean War Memorials |
Washington DC |
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Revolutionary War site of Yorktown and the Civil War sites of Fredericksburg and Manassas are here |
Virginia |
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The Naval Academy at Annapolis is an important institution here |
Maryland |
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This state produced more American presidents than any other and still contains homes of Jefferson, Washington, and Madison |
Virginia |
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Part of this state is in the New York City metropolitan area; it also has a famous gambling center |
New Jersey |
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Upscale, popular section of the city of Washington DC |
Georgetown |
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Theater where President Lincoln was shot |
Ford |
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Virginia city, across the rive from D.C. |
Arlington |
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Three hundred year old Virginia city over 100 miles from D.C. but often visited in conjunction with trips to the capital |
Williamsburg |
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Site of the first English settlement in the Mid- Atlantic |
Jamestown |
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In which Mid-Atlantic city can I visit the Betsy Ross house, the Liberty Bell and the U.S. Mint? |
Philadelphia |
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What is Falling Waters? |
A home designed by Frank Lloyd Wright |
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What towns make up Delaware's Beach resorts |
Rehoboth Beach, Bethany Beach and Dewey Beach |
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We all know the "Boardwalk" from popular game of Monoploy. Where was that original Boardwalk located? |
Atlantic City NJ |
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What are the outdoor sports that West Virginia is known for? |
White water rafting, rock climbing, and mountain biking |
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The city of Baltimore has many popular destinations. Which of the following are found in Baltimore? |
Harbor Place, the National Aquarium, Baltimore Maritime Museum, Science Center, Star Spangled House and Museum, and Edgar Allen Poe's Grave |
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Washington, DC is not a state; it does not have voting representative in congress. However, a locally elected Mayor and city council govern the city |
True |
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Which educational foundation operates a 19 museums and a zoo in washington? |
The Smithsonian |
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Arlington National Cemetery is located in? |
Virginia |
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Along the banks of the James Rover in 1607 this became the first English settlement in America |
Jamestown |
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What is the nations 2nd smallest state |
Delaware |
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The Penn city downtown is dubbed the "Golden Triangle" the point of the pie shaped piece of land formed where the Monogahela and the Allegheny rivers meet. This city has 712 streets made entirely of stairs and bridges? |
Pittsburgh |
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Which state is known as the Mountain State due to its natural beauty and wide variety of outdoor experiences? |
West Virginia |
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This town in Virginia is essentially a living history museum, depicting the lifestyle and culture of the towns 18th century period |
Williamsbug |
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Located om Baltimores harbor, name the fort that is best known for flying the flag that inspired our national anthem during the war of 1812 |
Fort McHenry |
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This is Washington DCs most famous event that celebrates the gifts given to our country from Japan |
The Cherry Blossom Festival |
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This state is known as the "Mother of all Presidents" due to the 8 presidents being born there |
Virginia |
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This city in Maryland is home to the US Naval Academy |
Annapolis |
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During the last week of July, wild ponies are captured and waded across a shallow bay to be sold at auction. Where does this occur? |
Assateague Island National Seashore |
