Northeast Region notes Chapter 9 section 1 p-318 How many states are in the Northeast region?
A Region of Cities Northeast is a Megalopolis- cities and suburbs have grown so close together to form One Big Urban Area. Suburbs: mostly residential areas on the outer edges of a city. People commute to work. The Northeast’s economy its based on its cities.
NE Population NE is the most densely populated region of the US. Population Density- the average # of people per square mile. Boston- Washington D.C.= about 50 million people
StatesCapitals Maine, Vermont, New York, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, Rhode Island, Connecticut, Pennsylvania, New Jersey. Albany, Trenton, Harrisburg, Montpelier, Boston, Hartford, Augusta, Concord, Providence
Boston The city where the American Revolution began. At concord. Many colleges and universities (Harvard, MIT) Leading medical schools and hospitals Medical, science, and technology centers Universities and scientific companies work together on research and design
Philadelphia Its consider the “the Cradle of the Nation” It was once the Capital of our country America’s founders wrote the Declaration of Independence and the Constitution.
Philadelphia In the 1700s leading political, financial, and commercial city in the nation and shipping center. Transportation center for ships, trucks and trains. Factories process food, refine petroleum, and manufacture chemicals from raw materials.
New York City The wealthiest and most influential city. Largest city in the US, one of the 10 largest in the world. (over 8 million) “Money Capital”- Wall Street, New York Stock Exchange Center for fashion, advertising, publishing, TV and the Arts, including plays and musicals.
What city was the main port of entry for European immigrants in the 1800s? Ellis Island New York
Regional Profile Climate: Humid Continental Terrain: Hilly, mountainous Economy: Agriculture- vegetables, wheat, maple syrup Industry: planes, cars, finance, chemicals, wood products.
Few Natural Resources Small farms- rocky soil Coal- Penn. Water- most valuable, fishing industry, trade and transportation