Midwestern States

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Midwestern States

• Number your paper 1-13
• Write the correct postal abbreviation for each
  state

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CHECK YOUR ANSWERS!
NOWWRITE THE FULL STATE NAME

• North Dakota
• South Dakota
• Nebraska
• Kansas
• Oklahoma
• Minnesota
• Iowa
• Missouri
• Wisconsin
• Illinois
• Michigan
• Indiana
• Ohio

1. ND
2. SD
3. NE
4. KS
5. OK
6. MN
7. IA
8. MO
9. WI
10. IL
11. MI
12. IN
13. OH

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What is the capital of each state?
North Dakota ____________ South Dakota
____________ Nebraska ____________ Kansas
____________ Oklahoma ____________ Minnesota
____________ Iowa ____________ Missouri
____________ Wisconsin ____________ Illinois
____________ Michigan ____________ Indiana
____________ Ohio ____________
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What is the capital of each state?
North Dakota Bismarck South Dakota
Pierre Nebraska Lincoln Kansas
Topeka Oklahoma Oklahoma City Minnesota St.
Paul Iowa Des Moines Missouri Jefferson
City Wisconsin Madison Illinois
Springfield Michigan Lansing Indiana
Indianapolis Ohio Colummbus
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Midwestern States

• Number your paper 1-7
• Write the name of the physical feature that
  corresponds with each number

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• Missouri River
• Mississippi River
• Lake Superior
• Lake Michigan
• Lake Huron
• Lake Erie
• Ohio River

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1. Which of the following is NOT a description
of the physical geography of the Midwest?

• a. Coastal Plains
• b. Interior Lowlands
• c. Interior Plains
• d. Great Plains

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2. Which of the following is NOT a description
of the climate and weather of the Midwest?

• a. Humid continental Climate
• b. Warm/hot summers and mild winters
• c. Tornados
• d. Great Variance between seasons from north to
  south

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3. Name three resources that are found in the
Midwestern States.
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4. Name two historical events that took place in
the Midwestern States.
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5. Which of the following groups of people have
helped to shape the Midwestern culture?

• a. Native Americans, European Settlements,
  African Americans (slaves)
• b. Native Americans, French fur Traders, European
  colonists
• c. Native Americans, European Settlers, Spanish
  Settlers, Asian Immigrants
• d. Native Americans, Pilgrims, Puritans, European
  Immigrants

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6. Name two of the largest cities located in the
Midwestern States.
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7. Name two notable landmarks located in the
Midwestern States.
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1. Which of the following is NOT a description
of the physical geography of the Midwest?

• a. Coastal Plains
• b. Interior Lowlands
• c. Interior Plains
• d. Great Plains

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2. Which of the following is NOT a description
of the climate and weather of the Midwest?

• a. Humid continental Climate
• b. Warm/hot summers and mild winters
• c. Tornados
• d. Great Variance between seasons from north to
  south

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3. CornDairyMineralsLeadCopperIron Coal
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4. Northwest Territory CreatedStart of
Lewis Clark ExpeditionBleeding
KansasUnderground RailroadRust Belt
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5. Which of the following groups of people have
helped to shape the Southern culture?

• a. Native Americans, European Settlements,
  African Americans (slaves)
• b. Native Americans, French fur Traders, European
  colonists
• c. Native Americans, European Settlers, Spanish
  Settlers, Asian Immigrants
• d. Native Americans, Pilgrims, Puritans, European
  Immigrants

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6. Chicago, IL Indianapolis, IN
Detroit, MI St. Louis, MO Minneapolis St.
Paul Cleveland, OH Kansas City, MO
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7. Sears TowerFord Motor CompanyGateway
ArchGreat LakesMount RushmoreRock and Roll
Hall of FameBadlands National Park