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Name 3 cities in the Northeast
New York City, Boston, Philadelphia, Pittsburgh, Washington DC, Buffalo
Name 3 states in the North East
Maine, New England, New York, Vermont, Massachusetts, Delaware, Maryland, Rhode Island, Pennsylvania, Connecticut, New Jersey
Why are there so many lighthouses in the Northeast?
To guide ships at night away from the rocks and cliffs
What is the name of the mountain range in the Northeast?
Appalachian mountains
Where did the lakes and ponds come from?
Melted glaciers
Why did fish populations in the Northeast decrease?
Overfishing
How do tourists help industries in the Northeast?
Spend money in hotels and restaurants, provides jobs
What did the Native Americans teach settlers about?
Cooking, fishing, planting
Who was Benjamin Franklin?
A respected leader who helped settle disagreements when the Constitution was written
Who was Crispus Attucks?
The first person to be killed in fighting between British soldiers and colonists
Which came first, the end of slavery or women's suffrage?
Slavery in 1865
What is women's suffrage?
Women's right to vote
Where did most immigrants come from in the 19th and 20th century?
Europe - Great Britain, Germany, Scandinavia and Italy
Why did many immigrants come to USA?
For jobs and/or to escape war or a difficult life
What did Thomas Edison invent?
The electric lightbulb
What invention meant cities could build skyscrapers?
The elevator
