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What is a harbor?
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a protected area of water where ships can dock safely
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What is a glacier?
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a huge, slow-moving mass of ice
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What caused many lakes to form in the Northeast?
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Glaciers formed basins that filled with water when the glaciers melted
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Why is the northern part of the Northeast colder than the southern part?
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because it is farther from the equator
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Why do coastal areas have milder climates than inland areas?
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because oceans warm the land near the ocean in winter and cool it in summer
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What is a blizzard?
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snowstorms with strong winds
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What effects can blizzards sometimes cause?
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They can block roads; knock down power lines, and damage buildings.
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What is a quarry?
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a large, open pit cut into the ground, from which stone is mined
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What natural resources are needed for farming?
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land, soil, water, sunlight
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How do the geography and the climate of the Northeast affect its economy?
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Geography and climate affect what crops grow in the Northeast. Geography also makes farming, mining, logging, and fishing important industries in the region.
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Which mountains cut through the western part of the Northeast?
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the Appalachian Mountains
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Why is farming a larger industry in the southern parts of the Northeast than in the northern parts of the region?
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The southern parts have a milder climate and a longer growing season.
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How do some people in the Northeast use trees to earn a living?
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Many work in the logging industry, cutting down trees to use as lumber and to make other products; others use trees to grow fruits and make maple syrup
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What caused the Northeast to have poor, rocky soil?
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Glaciers scraped away fertile soil.
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What kinds of tools and weapons did the people make from wood?
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bows and arrows, sports equipment, cooking utensils
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What is a confederation?
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group of governments that work together
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What is a colony?
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is a settlement that is ruled by a faraway government
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Why do you think people in England needed these natural resources from the Northeast? What uses do you think they had for wood, fish, and furs?
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They needed wood to build homes and ships. They used fish for food, and furs could keep them warm in the winter.
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What are some possible reasons that the early settlers came to the Northeast to form colonies?
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religious freedom, money
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What was one matter that colonists could decide for themselves?
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freedom to practice any religion
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What are colonists?
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people living in colonies
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What is a port?
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A trading center where goods are put onto and taken off ships?
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What were the three largest ports in the colonies?
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Boston, New York, and Philadelphia
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Why did port cities grow?
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They grew because they were trading centers.
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What type of independence did the colonist want?
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freedom to govern oneself
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What is a declaration?
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an official statement
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What was a major effect of the American Revolution?
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The colonists won the war and formed a new nation.
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How might your life be different today if the colonists had not fought for independence?
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I might be a British citizen instead of an American citizen.
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What happened when Britain passed new tax laws in the colonies?
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Fighting breaks out between colonists and British soldiers.
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What happened after the colonists defeated the British.
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The colonists formed a new nation.
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What was a major effect of the American Revolution?
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The colonists won the war and formed a new nation.
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What were three Native American groups that lived in the Northeast?
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The Wampanoag, the Delaware, and the Iroquois
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What were three wild food that Native American groups gathered?
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roots, nuts, berries, shellfish
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What were three crops that Native American Indians groups grew?
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corn, beans, squash, melons
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How did Native Americans of the Northeast use wood?
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to build homes and villages and to make tools, weapons, and canoes
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How did the Iroquois confederation work?
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Five tribes joined the confederation. Each tribe governed itself, but confederation leaders made decisions and about important matters that affected all the tribes.
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What is a time line?
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Shows events that took place during one day, one moth, one year, one decade, or longer.
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What is a decade?
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a period of ten years
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What is a century?
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a period of 100 years
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What are waterways?
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bodies of water that boats can use
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What is a navigable" river?"
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rivers deep enough and wide enough for ships tousle
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What is a canal?
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a waterway dug across land
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Why was the Erie Canal built?
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to link the Great Lakes and the Atlantic Ocean
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Why was it important to link the Great Lakes and the Atlantic Ocean?
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This link provided a way to move people and goods between inland areas and the Atlantic Coast
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What was the Industrial Revolution?
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People replaced machines powered by hand with new sources of power. The new machines allowed people to make more goods faster. This period is known as the Industrial Revolution.
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What is a textile mill?
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Is a factory that uses machines to weave cloth.
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Why were most early factories built along rivers?
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so that their machines could be powered by moving water
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What is urban growth?
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growth of cities
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How did immigration help cause urban growth?
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Most immigrants settled in cities.
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What is a metropolitan area?
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a large city together with its suburbs
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What is a megalopolis?
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An urban region formed when two or more metropolitan areas grow together.
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--- Engines replaced waterpower during the Industrial Revolution.
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Steam
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--- are waterways dug across laid.
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Canals
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--- Mills are factories that use machines to weave cloth.
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Textile
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Who opened the world's first electric power plant?
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Thomas Edison
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The nation's largest megalopolis stretches from New Hampshire to ---
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Virginia
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Who invented the telephone?
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Alexander Graham Bell
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Where did millions of immigrant first arrive in the United States?
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Ellis Island
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People must pay to drive on ---.
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turnpikes
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What changes helped the Northeast grow?
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better transportation, new power sources, and immigration
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Why did the state of New York build the Erie Canal?
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to create a waterway that would connect the Great Lakes to the Atlantic Ocean
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How was early road travel in the Northeast different from road travel in the region today?
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It was much harder and slower because roads were rough and unpaved.
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What are primary sources?
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A record made by people who took part in or saw an event.
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What is an example of a primary source?
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a letter, a diary, a photograph
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What is a secondary source?
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A record of an event that was made by people who were not there.
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What is an example of a primary source?
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newspaper stories and magazine articles
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is a loosely united group of governments that work together.
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confederation
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Is a major, sudden change in government or in people lives.
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revolution
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Is a waterway dug across land?
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canal
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Is a huge, slow-moving mass of ice.
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glacier
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Is a trading center where goods are put onto and taken off ships.
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port
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Is a body of water that boats can use.
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waterway
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is a protected area of water where ships can dock safely.
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harbor
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Is a settlement that is ruled by a faraway government.
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colony
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What happened when people found new sources of power in steam?
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Steam power replaced waterpower in factories. Electricity led to new inventions.
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During the 1800s and early 1900s, what caused northeastern cities to become crowded?
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Millions of immigrants came to the United States.
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How many colonies did England start in the Northeast during the 1600s?
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eight
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In what year did the American Revolution begin?
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1775
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What were two reasons why immigrant came to the Northeast?
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Some were poor, and some had been treated badly because of their race or religion
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Which group formed a confederation among tribes fighting in the Northeast?
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the Iroquois
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How would the geography of the Northeast be different if glaciers had not once covered the region?
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The region would have fewer lakes and the soil would not be as rocky.
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What did the phrases no taxation without representation" men to British colonists?"
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The colonists did not think they should have to pay taxes to Britain because they did not have representative in the British government.
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What do New York City and Pittsburgh have in common?
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navigable rivers
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How has New England affected artists?
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through its history and beauty
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What are some jobs in the health care industry that require special training?
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doctor, nurse, x-ray technician
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Why have some factories left New England?
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because they have moved to places where their products can be made more cheaply
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What does it mean if someone specializes?
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they do one kind of job well
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What is a candidate?
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people who run for office in elections
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What is a political campaign?
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most candidates carry out campaigns to encourage people to vote for them
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What is a ballot?
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Is either a sheet of paper on which votes are marked or another method used to record votes.
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What is a volunteer?
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Is a person who works for no pay.
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Why is voting important?
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It gives people the power to rule.
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What features of life in New England today came for the region's past?
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small towns, fishing and shipping, self-government
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Where do most people in New England live?
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in cities along the coast
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Why is voting both a right and a responsibility of citizenship?
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It is a right because people can choose their leaders. It is a responsibility because people have to take parent in government.
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What is one effect that English settlers have had on the United States?
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They named many New England towns and cities after places in England.
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Who wrote a book about growing up in New England?
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Louisa May Alcott; she wrote Little Women""
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What is a method used to record votes?
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ballot
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Who wrote poems about New England?
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Robert Frost
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What is the only New England state that does not border the Atlantic Ocean?
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Vermont
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What effect does the United Nations have?
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It helps member nations solve problems.
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What kinds of jobs do you think people have in the arts?
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actor, singer, musician, dancer, painter, ticket seller
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What does it mean to commute?
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travel back and forth between work and home
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What is urban sprawl?
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The spreading of urban areas; new businesses, houses, and shopping centers which grow up around cities.
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What are some problems that overcrowding causes in cities?
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housing hard to find and expensive, traffic jams, pollution
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Why do you think cities need more workers than rural areas to provide services?
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Cities are bigger, so they need more workers to provide services.
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How do you think life in Upstate New York differs from life in New York City?
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Upstate New York is less crowded, less noisy, and less polluted
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Why do the Amish and Mennonites live as they do?
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because of their religious beliefs
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How do people in Tokyo deal with their long commutes to work?
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They rent sleeping capsules and use high-speed trains.
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How do cities affect life in the Middle Atlantic States?
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Cities provide many benefits and services, but they also face challenges such as crowding, traffic, and pollution.
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Where is the United Nations based, and what does it do?
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It is based in New York City. It helps member nations work together to solve problems.
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What city is known as the birthplace of the United States?
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Philadelphia
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What is Delaware's largest city?
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Wilmington
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What is the largest city in the United States?
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New York City
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What city is a steelmaking center?
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Pittsburgh
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What does population density mean?
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the number of people who live in an area of a certain size
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What is the name of a person who runs for office in an election?
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candidate
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What is that name of a person who can do one kind of job well?
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specialize
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--- mean to travel back and forth between work and home.
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commute
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A --- is a person works for no pay.
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volunteer
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Urban --- is the spreading of urban areas.
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sprawl
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--- is anything that makes a natural resource dirty or unsafe to use.
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pollution
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--- is a very tall building.
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skyscraper
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A --- is a method used to record votes.
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ballot
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Which states are the New England states?
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Connecticut, Massachusetts, Maine, New Hampshire, Rhode Island, Vermont
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Why have some factories moved from New England to other places?
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because their products can be made more cheaply in other areas
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Which states are the Middle Atlantic states?
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Delaware, New Jersey, New York, Pennsylvania
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Why is Newark, New Jersey considered a transportation center for the Northeast?
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because of its central location, highways, port, and international airport
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Why does New England have more historic sites than some other regions?
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because it was the first region to be widely settled
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