We learned about physical features in America! Now let’s learn about some important man-made places in the United States! What is the difference between physical and man-made?

Let’s go back to right after the Civil War.......... There was a trail that cattlemen used to transport cattle out of Texas to the eastern United States. Do you remember what it is called?

Let’s review for a minute.....

We can herd the cattle through Texas and Indian Territory Then we can go to Abilene, Kansas. There we will load the cattle onto railroad cars and take it to the East!!

In 1867, the first cattle trail was blazed! It was called the Chisholm Trail. Jesse Chisholm The trail was initially a wagon trail. It is estimated that 6 million cattle made their way up the Chisholm Trail from 1867 to the mid 1880’s! That is a lot of beef!

Chisholm Trail

There is an important city located in Pennsylvania. It is one of the largest steel manufacturing centers in the WORLD!

Do you know the name of the city? Pittsburgh!

Back to the Civil War! Do you remember what is happening in this picture?

Let’s review for a minute.....

The war between the North (Union) and South (Confederate) was going on and on. It is now 1863.

The Confederate’s headquarters were in Richmond, Virginia. General Robert E. Lee was heading the Confederate Army.

We need a win in the North! If we win a battle on the Union’s territory, then they may surrender!

So the Confederate Army marched from Virginia to Pennsylvania to a town called Gettysburg. The Battle of Gettysburg was one of the bloodiest battles of the Civil War.

Gettysburg is also where Lincoln gave his famous speech, the Gettysburg Address. The battlefield is now a cemetery.

Gettysburg is another important city in Pennsylvania. What do you notice about the location of Gettysburg compared to Pittsburgh?

Who are these men? hint..... Yes....Orville and Wilbur Wright AKA....The Wright Brothers!

The city’s name is Kitty Hawk! There is an important city related to the Wright Brothers. It is where they made their first flight.

Now, let’s move on. Look at the picture Now, let’s move on! Look at the picture. This is a famous naval base located in the United States. Do you know where it is located? hint.... Yes! Pearl Harbor

African Americans! Do NOT ride the public buses! Boycott the buses! Walk, find rides, but do NOT pay to ride the buses!

Do you kids know what city this boycott took place in? You should know this! It is a part of history!

Montgomery

Let’s Review! Pittsburgh Gettysburg Kitty Hawk Chisholm Trail Montgomery Pearl Harbor