Exploring the Northeast Region

We have finally begun our study of the United States regions. Our first region to explore was the Northeast region. Through our exploration of the region we took a "train tour" of some very famous and/or historical places. "Mr. Mariner", our conductor, led us through these stops and helped us gain some knowledge on why these stops are important to the Northeast region.

Some of the stops were...

West Quoddy Lighthouse, Maine -
Fun Fact: This is the first place the sun rises in United States!

Plymouth, Massachusetts
Due to bad storms in the Atlantic Ocean, the Mayflower was pushed off its
course to Virginia and sailed into Plymouth instead.
Mayflower Videos

Mt. Washington, New Hampshire
At the mountain's peak of 6,289 feet, the weather can get very bad!
Once the speed of wind was recorded at 231mph! 

New York City Skyline

Erie Canal
The Erie Canal was created to connect the Hudson River to the Great Lakes.
But there was one problem! The Appalachian Mountains were in the way.
So the men who made the Erie Canal had to create locks to help move the boats up the mountain!
All About the Erie Canal

Old State House, Boston Massachusetts
This is the place where the fight for America's freedom from Great Britain started!
The war was known as the American Revolution. It lasted for SIX years!

Independence Hall, Philadelphia Pennsylvania
This is the place where the United States was born.
On July 4, 1776 leaders from the 13 colonies met in Independence Hall to approve
The Declaration of Independence- a document stating they were now their own nation. 

In 1787, leaders came back to Independence Hall to create the rules for our country.
This document is called the United States Constitution.

White House
Washington D.C.

The Capitol Building
Washington D.C.

Supreme Court Building
Washington D.C.

HERSHEY, PENNSYLVANIA
Home of the largest chocolate factory in the world!!
Hershey Factory