the different states and their own singularity
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The different states and their own singularity
By: Christina Vouros
Each state has its own…
Flag Bird Governor Capital Police Education System Laws Typical dishes
By Regions…
New England States
Boston
Important things to know…
The Pilgrims landed on the shores of Massachusetts in 1620.
Accent. People from New York have a very particular accent as well as people from Massachusetts.(Car,Bar)
Some of the best Universities are in this region. Ivy League Schools)
It is the cultural center of the country. New Englanders have a reputation for
hard work, shrewdness, thrift, and ingenuity.
Mid-Atlantic States&Washington D.C.
Washington D.C.
New York City, Philadelphia
Important facts…
The 1st state of the new union was Delaware.
Mostly densely populated region of the USA.
People are very active politically in this region.
Strong European influence
South East/South Atlantic States
Richmond,Miami,Orlando
Facts
This region is famous for its “Southern Cooking” and “Southern Charm”
People are very traditional, religious and laid back Racial Tension Plantations, tobacco and cotton Economically not as strong Accents are very distinct Very popular tourist destinations St.Augustin, Florida. Oldest U.S. city(1565) Everyone comes here to retire
North Central/Great Lakes States
Minneapolis,Detroit
Facts
Great Lakes: Huron, Ontario, Michigan, Erie and Superior.
Mall of America (one of the largest shopping malls in the world)
Huge automobile industry Economically strong region
Mid-West
Chicago, St. Louis
Facts
The Heartland Nations “Breadbasket” Mostly farms, fewer cities Midwesterners are praised as being open,
friendly, and straightforward. Politically they tend to be very cautious. Blue-Collar workers The Midwest gave birth to one of
America's two major political parties, the Republican Party
South Central/Deep South States
New Orleans, Memphis
Facts
Mississippi River Home of Jazz Music, Mardi Gras and
Creole food. The poorest region of the USA Racial Tension Southern Accent
Plains States
Kansas City
Facts
Very flat Many large Native American tribes
lived in this area The Spanish thought the Great
Plains were the location of the mythological Quivira and Cíbola, a place rich in gold.
Buffalo and Bison Pioneer Settlements
South West
Dallas, Houston, Phoenix
Facts
Accent: Spanglish Mexican and Native American
influence (especially in culinary aspects and artwork)
Ranches Cowboys Most desert
Mountain States
Facts
Religion (Mormon) religion, mainly in Utah
This region as a whole is rather conservative.
Pacific States/West Coast
Seattle, Portland, San Francisco, Los Angeles, San Diego
Facts
The “Final Frontier” Forerunners in environmental and
health issues. California was the first state to ban smoking in public places.
In general, very open, tolerant people.
“Live-and-let-live" attitude Asian influence
Alaska
Anchorage, Fairbanks
Facts
Very sparsely populated. I have met only one Alaskan in my
life.
Hawaii
Honolulu
Facts
Hawaii is the only state in the union in which Asian Americans outnumber residents of European ancestory.
Very distinct culture
A few interesting facts….
Sizing Up the States: Largest:Alaska, 570,374 square
miles Smallest:Rhode Island, 1,045 square
miles Most populous:California Least populous:Wyoming