1. Bell Work Figure it out with a partner.
What kind of business is this? How does it make money?
On what kind of land is it located?
What are some reasons these people might have set up their business in this location? Is a place like this necessary for them to make a profit?
Can you tell what the tall tower in the center is? Why is it there? Do you think it is necessary?
Bell Work

2. Regions of the U.S.

3. Northeast Smallest and most densely populated
Megalopolis- concentration of urban areas
Political and financial center
Most industrialized

4. Northeast “Home of America’s 1st Cities
1st industries developed here near rivers.
Rivers served 2 purposes
Power- moving water
Transportation method for moving goods produced
Late 1900s manufacturing declined and left this area to be called the “Rust Belt” because of all the old factories that sit rotting.

5. Northeast- Cultures Cities have large European cultural areas
Ex. Greek, Irish, and Italian neighborhoods
Most new immigrants are coming from Latin America and Asia

6. Northeastern Cities Metropolitan areas- city and its surrounding areas
New York City, Boston, Philadelphia, Baltimore, Washington D.C.

7. The Midwest Farming region Leader in Industrial production
Slightly less populated that NE
Cities linked by Miss. River and Great Lakes

8. Midwestern Agriculture
One of world most productive farming regions
Why? Nearly all land is arable- fit for farming
Some areas specialize in crops
Examples
Corn Belt- Nebraska to Ohio
Diary Belt- Wisconsin, Minnesota and Michigan

11. Midwestern Cities Chicago is the largest
Port on Lake Michigan
Detroit, Milwaukee, Cleveland, Minneapolis and St. Paul
Agricultural or Industrial cities

12. The South Virginia to Texas Over 30% of the population lives here
Traditionally rural and agricultural but today new industries are moving into the area.
Many immigrants, especially Hispanic
South

13. Southern Industries
Primary industries based on local raw materials are important.
Lumber, textiles
Agricultural Products- cotton and tobacco
The Piedmont is the primary textile producer
Mineral energy resources
Aerospace and biotechnology industries have recently developed.
Tourism

15. Southern Cities Dallas-Fort Worth Houston Atlanta Miami New Orleans
Historically a railroad shipping and cattle-marketing center
Today oil, grain and aerospace industries
Houston
Houston Ship Channel
Atlanta
Miami
New Orleans

16. The West Largest and most sparsely populated
Dry plateaus, deserts and high mountains
Transcontinental railroad brought people west

17. The Interior West
Livestock raising and wheat farming are major economic activities
Wheat Belt- North and South Dakota, Montana, Nebraska, Kansas, Oklahoma, Colorado and Texas
Irrigation is important to the area
Ogallala Aquifer
Mining is important to the Rocky Mountains, as well as tourism.

19. The Pacific States
California, Oregon, Washington, Alaska and Hawaii are the Pacific States
California is the most populous state in the U.S. (34 million)
Important agricultural area because there is a year round growing season.
Silicon Valley- country’s leading producer of computer technology

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