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The physical region of the Great Plains in the 19th century can best be described as—

• heavy rainfall, some dust storms, not many flatlands

• A. low rainfall, flatlands, frequent dust storms

• A. abundant timber, numerous streams, rolling mountains

• lots of timber, numerous streams, flat mountains

Which invention had NO effect on farming in the great plains?

• Barbed wire

• Steel plows

• Windmills

• Cotton gin

Barbed Wire - Sod Houses - Beef Cattle Raising - Railroads

This demonstrates what aspect of the settling of the Great Plains?

• Farming

• Transportation

• Inventions/Adaptations

• Wagon Trains

Which invention/adaptation helped the settlers of the Great Plains obtain water?

• Steel plow

• windmill

• water pump

• electricity

During industrial development after 1877, the steel industry was located in which region on the map?

• 1

• 2

• 3

• 4

New England - ?

Detroit - Automobile Industries

Pittsburgh - Steel Industry

Which correctly matches the manufacturing area to its product?

• Oil Industry

• Textile Industry

• Meat Packing Industry

• Coal Industry

Which series of states would geographically comprise a part of the Southeast?

• New York, New Jersey, Idaho

• Georgia, Kansas, Alabama

• North Dakota, North Carolina, South Dakota

• Georgia, Florida, Virginia

Which city is NOT a Northeast region city?

• Washington, D.C.

• Pittsburgh

• New York City

• Boston

Which cities are the capitals of our two noncontiguous states?

• Seattle and Salem

• Juneau and Honolulu

• Boise and Cheyenne

• Jacksonville and Phoenix

What completes the graphic organizer?

• A new beginning for former slaves

• Slaves will obtain voting rights in that area

• Farming is not allowed

• Higher levels of education