8. Characteristics of the region north-east:
It is rich in raw materials and minerals. The most important products are: metal, steel, glass, oil, natural gas, coal.
Chicago and Detroit are the biggest industrial centers (aircraft industry).
9. The northern past
Is called New England. It includes the states of Connecticut, Maine, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, Rhode Island, and Vermont. It is the region where some of the first colonists settled. They are Pilgrim Fathers. They came from England in 17 century (1607). They had to escape to religious persecution and they found a new home country in America (Thanksgiving day).
In the New England there are two famous universities: Harvard (established in 1636) and Yale (1701). They are private universities.
10. Midwest
There are vast plains where wheat is grown. It is a highly developed agriculture region. There are often tomatoes.
STATES: Minnesota, Iowa, Nebrasco, Illinois, Missouri, Cansas, Ohio, Michigan, Indiana, Wisconsin, …
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