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WorksheetsChapter 5: The Northeast Region
Total questions: 36
Worksheet time: 18mins
Choose the word which matches this definition:
the right to vote
suffrage
sound
wetu
patent
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Water that separates a mainland and an island
suffrage
sound
wetu
patent
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A document that gives someone the right to make and sell an invention
commerce
sweatshop
wetu
patent
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When people catch fish faster than natural processes can replace them
commerce
sweatshop
overfishing
patent
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A place where stone is dug, cut, or blasted out of the earth
quarry
rural
urban
patent
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The number of people in an area of land
census
population density
population
density
What is special about 8 of the 11 states in the Northeast region?
They do not touch any body of water.
They are the hottest states in the country.
They are among the largest states in the country.
They are among the smallest states in the country.
Why are there lighthouses along the Atlantic coast?
They attract tourists to Cape Cod.
They guide ships at sea during the night.
They help fishermen find fish.
They help skiers find their way down the mountains.
According to the map, what is the name of the highest mountain peak in the Northeast region?
Mt. Davis
Bear Mt.
Mt. Washington
Mt. Katahdin
Look at the map. Which of the largest lakes of the Northeast is furthest north?
Lake Champlain
Lake Ontario
Lake Erie
Long Island Sound
Why is coal such an important natural resource in the Northeast?
It can be used to build homes and fences.
It can enrich soil to produce better crops.
It can be used as a fuel.
It is used to make well-known landmarks.
How is electricity provided for the state of New York?
by burning coal
by a hydroelectric plant on the Niagara River
by wind farms in Pennsylvania
by solar panels in New York City
How were some Native American groups able to keep settlers from Europe off of their lands?
by teaching the settlers their way of life
by hunting, fishing, and growing corn
by trading with the English settlers
by forming the Iroquois Confederacy
Why did many colonists feel that the laws British leaders had passed were unfair?
The colonists had not been allowed to vote on the laws.
The colonists had been sent to Boston to keep order.
The colonists had already declared independence from Great Britain.
The British leaders were protesting against the colonists.
How did Frederick Douglass and Sojourner Truth contribute to the abolitionist movement?
They formed the American Anti-Slavery Society in Philadelphia.
They traveled and spoke about what life was like for a slave.
They fought in the Civil War.
They helped start the Underground Railroad.
What’s one of the problems that was created by industrial growth in the Northeast?
Cities grew so fast that there was not enough housing.
Steel beams were used to make taller buildings.
As the amount of goods grew, many goods became less expensive.
Factories and mills provided jobs for immigrants and Americans.
What was one effect of the Triangle Shirtwaist Factory fire?
It lowered the price of textiles in the region.
Workers were given longer hours to make up for delays.
It caused many people to work together to reform working conditions.
Labor unions were blamed for the tragedy.
What’s one way that an urban area is different from a rural area?
The people in urban areas are more likely to drive their own cars or trucks.
There are more farms in urban areas.
There are more people in rural areas than in urban areas.
The people in urban areas are more likely to use public transportation systems.
In what way can the heavy snows in Vermont be considered a resource? ***
Select all that apply.
The snow attracts tourists to ski.
Skiers help Vermont's tourism industry.
Hotels and restaurants are busier when it snows because of tourists.
Hotels and restaurants are less busy when it snows.
The snow attracts animals.
Why were the English colonies of the Northeast region formed? ***
Select all that apply.
New Jersey and Maryland were given to people by the king of Great Britain.
Rhode Island, Connecticut, and New Hampshire were all settled by colonists from Massachusetts
New York was a Dutch colony that was taken over by English settlers.
Pennsylvania was founded by William Penn, who wanted a colony where people had religious freedom.
Delaware split off from Pennsylvania.
Why were the English colonies of the Northeast region formed? ***
Each of the English colonies formed for different reasons.
The English colonies were formed for the same reason.
Why were the English colonies of New Jersey and Maryland formed? ***
New Jersey and Maryland were given to people by the king of Great Britain.
New Jersey and Maryland were split off from another colony.
New Jersey and Maryland were Dutch colonies.
Why were the English colonies of Rhode Island, Connecticut, and New Hampshire formed? ***
They were given to people by the king of Great Britain.
They were all settled by colonists from Massachusetts
They were Dutch colonies that was taken over by English settlers.
Why was the English colony New York formed? ***
New York split off from Pennsylvania.
New York was a gift from the king.
New York was a Dutch colony that was taken over by English settlers.
Why was the English colony of Pennsylvania formed? ***
Pennsylvania was taken over by English settlers.
Pennsylvania split off from Virginia.
Pennsylvania was founded by William Penn, who wanted a colony where people had religious freedom.
Why was the English colony Delaware formed? ***
Delaware given to people by the king of Great Britain.
Delaware was settled by colonists from Massachusetts
Delaware split off from Pennsylvania.
What could immigrants to the United States expect when they arrived at Ellis Island in New York Harbor? ***
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Government workers checked people’s identification and other records.
They examined eyes and throats to make sure the newcomers were healthy.
Those who did not pass the health checks were sent back to their home countries.
A party was held to celebrate their arrival.
Some immigrants were sent back because they forgot their shoes at home.
How has the city of Pittsburgh changed since World War II? ***
Select all that apply.
After World War II, laws were passed in Pittsburgh to clean up the air.
Today, Pittsburgh has high-tech industries, including businesses that make computer software, robots, and medical equipment.
Pittsburg has not changed since World War II.
The town has many old buildings which attract tourists.
Today, Pittsburg is known for its specialized foods, especially cheese.
The Appalachian Mountains stretch nearly 2,000 miles from ________ in the Southeast region, north into Canada.
Michigan
Texas
Alabama
Florida
In addition to the lumber used to make wood products, what’s another resource that comes from forests in the Northeast?
maple syrup
coal
granite
hydroelectric power
How do some people in the tourism industry in the Northeast earn a living?
by fishing for blue crabs
by running dairy farms
by running ski lifts
by collecting tree sap
Where was the first battle of the American Revolution in 1775?
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Concord, New Hampshire
Lexington, Massachusetts
Boston, Massachusetts
How has Pittsburgh changed since World War II? ***
Laws were passed in Pittsburgh to clean up the air.
Pittsburgh has not changed.
How has Pittsburgh changed since World War II? ***
Pittsburgh has not changed.
Today, Pittsburgh has high-tech industries, including businesses that make computer software, robots, and medical equipment.
Which port city of the Northeast did most of the immigrants to the United States come through?
Boston, MA
New York City, NY
Baltimore, MD
Philadelphia, PA
How do some people in the tourism industry in the Northeast earn a living?
by fishing for blue crabs
by running dairy farms
by running ski lifts
by collecting tree sap
