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WorksheetsNorth East Region Review
Total questions: 66
Worksheet time: 1hrs 6mins
How many states are in the North East Region?
9
11
13
6
Name the States of the North East Region.
Maine, New Hampshire, Vermont, Massachusetts, Rhode Island, Connecticut, New York, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, Delaware, Maryland
Maine, New Hampshire, Vermont, Massachusetts, Rhode Island, Connecticut, Ohio, Michigan, Indiana, Illinois, Wisconsin
Florida, Georgia, South Carolina, North Carolina, Virginia, West Virginia, Kentucky, Tennessee, Alabama, Mississippi, Louisiana
California, Oregon, Washington, Nevada, Arizona, New Mexico, Utah, Colorado, Idaho, Montana, Wyoming
What ocean borders the North East?
Atlantic Ocean
Pacific Ocean
Indian Ocean
Arctic Ocean
Which of the two Great Lakes are part of the North East Region?
Lake Huron and Lake Michigan
Lake Erie and Lake Ontario
Lake Superior and Lake Michigan
Lake Erie and Lake Superior
What is the capital of the Nation?
Albany
Boston
Washington, D.C.
Philadelphia
Why are light houses used in the North East?
To guide ships safely along rocky coasts and into harbors
To decorate beaches for tourists
To measure the height of ocean tides
To help fishermen catch more fish
Where is the West Quoddy Head Lighthouse located?
Bar Harbor, Maine
Lubec, Maine
Newport, Rhode Island
Cape Cod, Massachusetts
When was the West Quoddy Head Lighthouse built?
1607
1620
1808
1901
What are the two warning signals that light houses use?
A bright light and a foghorn
A whistle and a flag
A radio message and a siren
A bell and smoke signals
How were the coastlines of the North East formed?
By volcanoes building new land
By earthquakes lifting the shore
By glaciers carving and melting over time
By meteorites crashing into the coast
What is a harbor?
A narrow river that flows to the sea
A sheltered body of water where ships can safely dock
A high cliff that overlooks the ocean
A sandy island far from shore
What mountain range is in the North East?
Rocky Mountains
Sierra Nevada
Appalachian Mountains
Cascade Range
What is the highest peak in the North East?
Mount Washington
Mount Katahdin
Mount Marcy
Mount Mansfield
Why is Plymouth, Massachusetts an important place in United States History?
It was the site of the first gold rush
It was where the Pilgrims settled in 1620 and started Plymouth Colony
It was the first U.S. state capital
It was where the Constitution was written
What was the name of the ship that brought the pilgrims to America?
Mayflower
Santa Maria
Discovery
Beagle
What is the Mayflower Compact? Why is it important?
An agreement for self-government made by the Pilgrims, showing that people could make their own fair laws
A map that showed the way across the Atlantic Ocean
A peace treaty with a Native American tribe
A list of supplies brought on the ship
What is the government of the United States called today?
Monarchy
Dictatorship
Democracy
Theocracy
Which state is Boston located?
Maine
Massachusetts
New York
New Jersey
What is the name of the war that was fought for our freedom?
Civil War
American Revolution
War of 1812
French and Indian War
How many colonies were in the United States in the year 1775?
10
11
13
15
What are the two historic trails in Boston? Why are they important?
Freedom Trail and Black Heritage Trail; they mark important places and stories from American history
Oregon Trail and Santa Fe Trail; they show routes to the West
Lewis and Clark Trail and Pony Express Trail; they explain exploration of the West
Appalachian Trail and Pacific Crest Trail; they are long hiking routes for nature trips
Which two parts of the United States did the Eric Canal connect?
The Atlantic coast through the Hudson River and the Great Lakes region
New England and the Deep South
The Pacific coast and the Southwest deserts
The Rocky Mountains and the Gulf Coast
What is a canal?
A man-made waterway built so boats and ships can travel from one river to another
A natural river that flows to the sea
A mountain pass used by hikers
A paved road for cars and trucks
Where is the Erie Canal located?
New York State
Pennsylvania
Massachusetts
Ohio
What is a lock?
A water elevator
A bridge that lets cars cross a river
A device that keeps a door closed
A tall gate that blocks a road
When was the Erie Canal built?
From 1817 to 1825
From 1776 to 1783
From 1861 to 1865
From 1901 to 1909
What made the Erie Canal successful?
It created a low-cost water route for moving people and goods between the Great Lakes and Atlantic ports
It discovered gold and silver for the country
It was the tallest bridge ever built
It connected the United States to the Pacific Ocean
What is a skyscraper?
A very tall building with many floors used for work or homes in big cities
A small house with one floor in the country
A bridge over a river
A tower used only for radio signals
What city is the largest city in America?
New York City
Los Angeles
Chicago
Houston
Why did people first settle in New York City?
The fur trade
Gold Mines
It had wide open deserts with warm weather
It was far away from other people
What is the name of the building that has 103 floors?
Empire State Building
Statue of Liberty
Independence Hall
Willis Tower
What is Hershey, Pennsylvania known for?
Chocolate and candy making
Car manufacturing
Oil drilling
Ship building
What are the two reasons there are many factories built in the North East?
Fast-moving rivers and good harbors for power and shipping, and many people for workers and customers
Warm, dry climate and large deserts
Gold and silver mines and few towns
High mountains with little water and long distances to ports
Where is Independence Hall located?
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Boston, Massachusetts
New York City, New York
Baltimore, Maryland
Why is the date July 4, 1776 important to United States history?
The Declaration of Independence was approved and signed
The Constitution was signed
The Civil War ended
George Washington was elected president
Which country did the Americans fight for their independence?
Great Britain
France
Spain
The Netherlands
What happened in Independence Hall in 1787?
The United States Constitution was written and signed at the Constitutional Convention
The Bill of Rights was ratified
The Louisiana Purchase was made
The Civil War began
The US Constitution allows citizens to choose their _______.
leaders
age
favorite sport
taxes
Name the three branches of government.
Legislative, Executive, and Judicial
Federal, State, and Local
President, Congress, and Governors
Army, Navy, and Air Force
What are the 4 rights of American Citizens according to our law?
Life
Liberty
Pursuit of Happiness
Nobility
Prosperity
What does the “government works for the common good” mean?
The government makes decisions to benefit everyone in the community
The government only helps the wealthiest people
The government works only for the leader’s family
The government focuses on one town and ignores others
How do we elect our representatives to the government?
By voting in free, regular elections
By being chosen by other countries
By paying a fee to join the government
By taking turns by age
What does the Legislative Branch do?
Makes the laws
Carries out the laws
Interprets the laws
Chooses the state capitals
What does the Executive Branch do?
Carries out and enforces the laws
Writes and passes new laws
Decides whether laws follow the Constitution
Runs only local schools
What does the Judicial Branch do?
Interprets & Judges the laws and decides if they follow the Constitution
Elects the President
Prints money and sets taxes
Builds roads and bridges
Why are there three branches of government?
Checks and Balances
To hold elections every month
To make different state flags
To replace Congress each year
What is the highest court in the USA?
The Supreme Court
The District Court
The Court of Appeals
The Capitol Court
Where does the President live?
The White House
The U.S. Capitol
The Pentagon
The Supreme Court Building
Where does Congress meet?
The U.S. Capitol
The White House
The Library of Congress only
The Washington Monument
Name 2 different famous landmarks in Washington, D.C.?
Washington Monument and Lincoln Memorial
White House and Mount Rushmore
Jefferson Memorial and Statue of Liberty
U.S. Capitol and Eiffel Tower
Which are cities in the North East Region?
New York City
Boston
Philadelphia
Miami
Baltimore
What is something you most likely see in the Northeast region?
a lighthouse
a cactus
a coconut tree
a penguin
Pennsylvania
Maine
New York
Rhode Island
Rhode Island
Pennsylvania
New York
Delaware
Pennsylvania
Maine
New York
Rhode Island
Vermont
Maryland
Maine
Massachusetts
Rhode Island
Pennsylvania
New York
Delaware
New Hampshire
New York
New Jersey
Vermont
Maryland
Massachusetts
New Hampshire
Rhode Island
New Hampshire
New York
Maine
New Bethlehem
Maryland
Delaware
Miss Harmonville
Pennsylvania
Vermont
Hogwarts
Maryland
Rhode Island
Vermont
Delaware
New Jersey
Hawaii
Paris
Rhode Island
Pennsylvania
Connecticut
Maryland
New York
Delaware
New Hampshire
