The largest group of freshwater lakes in the world.

America's largest river; west of the Great Lakes.

In the West, this is the country's most rugged mountain range.

An area of high ground that divides the flow of rivers toward opposite ends of the continent.

A territory inhabited and controlled by people from a foreign land.

A major seaport city within the 13 colonies.

A smaller stream or river that flows into a larger stream or river.

The first settlers who traveled west.

Branch of the government responsible for making laws.

People who speak two languages.

Capital of the United States.

This city is one of the busiest shipping ports on the Great Lakes.

The threat or use of violence against civilians to intimidate or cause fear for political or social reasons.