Basic US Geography

Why did the Pilgrim Fathers come to America?

• Because they were sick of paying taxes

• Because they were persecuted for their religious beliefs

• Because they were starving

• Because they had relatives in America

In which region did the Pilgrim Fathers end up?

• In the Midwest

• In the West

• In the South

• In New England

Which region has been called both Steel Belt and Rust Belt?

• The West

• The South

• New England

• The Midwest

Which two regions have the strongest influence from Latin American countries?

• The West and the Southwest

• New England and the Midwest

• The Midwest and the South

• The Mid-Atlantic states and New England

Which region do many retired people move to because of the warm climate?

• The West

• The South

• The Midwest

• New England

How many regions are there in the USA?

• 5

• 6

• 7

• 8

How many states are there in the USA?

• 48

• 50

• 52

• 54

Which region was especially important in the first years that the USA was an independent country?

• The Midwest

• The South

• The Mid-Atlantic states

• The Southwest

In which region is New York?

• New England

• The Mid-Atlantic states

• The South

• The Midwest

Is the city Washington in the state Washington?

• Yes

• No