Unit 04-Tour of the Northeast
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What is a mountain range?
A long chain or group of mountains connected together.
What is a glacier?
A giant, slow-moving sheet of ice that can carve out land and create harbors.
What is a harbor?
A sheltered part of a body of water where ships can safely dock.
Peak
The top of a mountain.
Lock
A water elevator that raises or lowers boats in a canal.
Skyscraper
A very tall building found in large cities.
Canal
A man-made waterway dug across land to connect two bodies of water.
What are the physical features of the Northeast?
The Northeast includes mountain peaks (like Mount Washington) and coastal harbors created by glaciers.
What event led to the United States gaining its freedom?
American Revolution
What did the American Revolution lead to?
The Revolution led to the overthrow... of British rule of the colonies.
What does the Erie Canal connect?
The canal connects Lake Erie to the Hudson River, which leads to New York City.
Why was the Erie Canal built?
It was built to link "the Hudson River with the Great Lakes," making New York City a major seaport.
Mass production
A system for making massive quantities of the same product.
What document protects freedom of speech?
The Constitution, specifically the Bill of Rights.
What does the Bill of Rights do?
The Bill of Rights lists our most cherished freedoms... the freedom of speech, the freedom of religion
Which branch of government makes laws?
Congress, the legislative branch.
What is the function of Congress?
Congress is the legislative branch and makes laws for our country.
What is the highest peak in the Northeast?
Mount Washington is the highest peak in the Northeast.
What is the purpose of the Erie Canal's 83 locks?
to help carry boats over the mountains.
Why did New York City begin building skyscrapers?
New York City began building skyscrapers to make room for more people.
How long was the Erie Canal?
The Erie Canal was a 340-mile-long ditch that connected the Hudson River with the Great Lakes.
What is the legislative branch?
The part of the government that is in charge of writing and passing new laws.
What is the main job of the Bill of Rights?
It is a list of important rules that protect the basic rights and freedoms of all people.
Why did cities start building up instead of out?
Because there was not enough land for all the people moving to cities, so they built tall skyscrapers.
