Southeast Region Lesson 4

By Emma Stein

Multiple Choice

As the Southeast began to focus more on industrialization after the war, which of these was NOT a natural resource used to help the region grow?

• Coal

• Iron

• Gold

• Oil

Multiple Choice

According to the text, why did cities like New Orleans, Memphis, and Charleston grow faster than other cities in the Southeast?

• They were located near the Appalachian Mountains

• They were located near water, which offered easy shipping for business.

• They had the best furniture factories in the region.

• They were the only cities with railroads.

Open Ended

The text mentions several "New Industries" that developed in the Southeast later on. Name one major industry or invention that came from either Atlanta, Georgia or Research Triangle Park, North Carolina.

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is the most visited national park in the United States, located right in the heart of the Southeast along the border of North Carolina and Tennessee?

• Everglades National Park

• Grand Canyon National Park

• Great Smoky Mountains National Park

• Yellowstone National Park

Multiple Choice

According to the text, why do many "snow birds" (visitors from colder climates) travel to the Southeast during the winter months?

• To visit the Louisville Slugger baseball bat factory.

• To see the historical battlefields in Virginia.

• Because of the region’s warm weather.

• To go hiking in the Great Smoky Mountains

Open Ended

The passage mentions many different types of tourist attractions in the Southeast, including beaches, historical sites, and nature parks. Pick one specific place mentioned in the text and explain what a visitor could do or see there.

Multiple Choice

Which city in the Southeast is known as the "home of country music" and is where the famous Grand Ole Opry show is located?

• New Orleans, Louisiana

• Nashville, Tennessee

• Atlanta, Georgia

• St. Louis, Missouri

Open Ended

The Southeast has gone through many big changes since the late 1800s. Based on the readings, explain one way the Southeast has changed.