The Midwest Region of USA

Declining economic prosperity is a(n)

(a)  

Several kinds of crops are grown on a

(a)  

A large farm run by a corporation is a(n)

(a)  

The Midwest is called “the heartland” because it is the

• transportation center

• communication center

• agricultural center

• banking center

Since 1980, many farmers have sold or left their farms because of

• an economic recession

• an increase in demand.

• an increase in mixed-crop farms

• an increase in exported goods.

Family farms sold after 1980 were

• sold to relatives

• replaced with factories

• combined into corporate farms

• replaced with large stores.

After the 1800s, Chicago was known for manufacturing

• railroad cars

• farm equipment

• covered wagons.

• bank vaults

What is the biggest city in the heartland?

• St. Louis

• Chicago

• Kansas City

• Detroit

Which city is the headquarters of the American automobile industry?

• St. Louis

• Minneapolis-St. Paul

• Detroit

• Chicago

Which city was the starting point for pioneers heading west?

• Wichita

• Chicago

• St. Louis

• Detroit