1. 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?

2. 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?

3. Let’s review for a minute.....

4. 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!!

5. 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!

6. Chisholm
Trail

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

8. Do you know
the name of the
city?
Pittsburgh!

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

10. Let’s review for a minute.....

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

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

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

14. 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.

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

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

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

18. 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.

19. 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

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

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

22. Montgomery

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