Metropolitan Cities Chapter 4- 6th Grade

New York City

Facts One of the largest metropolitan areas east of the Mississippi River Located on the coast of the Atlantic ocean and at the mouth of the Hudson River. Most populous city in the United States with 9 million people. Very diverse. New York began as a Dutch colonial port city and is the busiest port cities still today

Facts Cont’d New York also has urban areas connected to the city. They call them boroughs. Manhattan Brooklyn Queens The Bronx Staten Island All of these cover 22.6 square miles. Popular for the arts and music More than 30 million tourists visit New York City each year.

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Chicago

Facts Chicago is also one of the largest metropolitan areas east of the Mississippi River. Chicago began as small settlement between Lake Michigan and the Mississippi River in the 1800s. Chicago developed into a big city because of the railroads and canals. Today the elevated train system has helped with transportation for residents and tourists.

Facts Cont’d Chicago remains one of the most important centers of shipping, transportation, and industry. America’s leading producers of steel, machinery, and manufactured goods. Holds a major financial institution as the Chicago Stock Exchange.

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Atlanta

Facts One of the most vibrant cities east of the Mississippi River Georgia’s capital Southern edge of the Appalachian mountains Railroads brought cargo and people to Atlanta making the city thrive economically, culturally, and politically. During the Civil War Atlanta was a Supply depot for the Confederate army. The city’s buildings were burnt down because of the invasion from the Union army in 1864.

Facts Cont’d Strong center of transportation, industry, trade, education, and culture. Named the commercial center of the South. Industries include: publishing, telecommunications, banking, insurance, military supplies, and manufacturing. Their factories produce: electrical equipment, chemicals, packaged foods, paper products, and aircraft.

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New Orleans

Facts One of the vibrant cities east of the Mississippi River. Began as a shipping town. It was an important center for transportation and trade. Was a supply center during the Revolutionary war, the War of 1812, and the Civil War. Located 110 miles away from Gulf of Mexico. Hurricane Katrina hit New Orleans in 2005 where most of the city was destroyed. Most of the city has been rebuilt, but not all.

Facts Cont’d Remains an important commercial trade center. Manufacturing and transportation contributes to the economy. Known for the rich culture including its Cajun and Creole spicy foods. Mardi Gras is a huge cultural celebration. New Orleans was the first jazz centers. The city’s art, music, language, and architecture have a mixture of French, Spanish, Caribbean, and African culture. Tourism has been vital to the economy.

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