The Northeast

Stretching down the Atlantic coast from Maine to Delaware, the Northeast is home to some of the country’s oldest settlements and most densely populated areas in the nation. Early colonists The Southwestfrom Europe built settlements along harbors and rivers. Residents of Boston were among the first to advocate and act upon American Independence. The Revolutionary War took place here, and many events from the war are remembered at historic sites throughout the region.

The coastline varies from sandy beaches in New Jersey to the rocky shores of Maine. Inland, the Appalachian Mountains stretch from Maine through western Pennsylvania and southward.

The Southeast

Many geographic features are represented in the Southeast. Extensive uplands, including the Appalachians, Blue Ridge Mountains, and Great Smoky Mountains, extend across the region. The Coastal Plain separates these mountains from the Atlantic Ocean and the Gulf of Mexico. Emptying into the Gulf of Mexico, the Mississippi River creates a finger-like delta at the tip of Louisiana. There are many swamps in the humid lowlands, such as the Louisiana bayous, the Okefenokee Swamp, and the Florida Everglades.

The Midwest

Rolling hills, grassy plains, and fertile croplands spread across the wide-open land of the Midwest. The region extends from the Great Lakes to the high plains alongside the Rocky Mountains. Glaciers smoothed the land millions of years ago, and also carved out the Great Lakes, which contain ninety-nine percent of all fresh water in the nation. Most of the Midwest is drained by the Mississippi River and two of its tributaries, the Ohio and the Missouri. Plentiful rain fall in the eastern two-thirds, and well water is widely pumped in the drier portions. This reliable water supply provides good conditions for growing corn, wheat, and soybeans. This region is also a source of beef, pork, milk, and cheese.

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