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Study Guide: United States Regional Geography and Demographics

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United States Regional Geography and Demographics Study Guide

U.S. Macroregional Definitions and Boundaries

The Eastern United States is defined as the macroregion situated entirely to the east of the Mississippi River.

Answer: True

Explanation: The Eastern United States is geographically defined as the macroregion situated to the east of the Mississippi River.

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According to the U.S. Census Bureau, the Northeastern United States comprises nine states, excluding Delaware.

Answer: True

Explanation: The U.S. Census Bureau defines the Northeastern United States as comprising nine states: Maine, New Hampshire, Vermont, Massachusetts, Rhode Island, Connecticut, New Jersey, New York, and Pennsylvania. Delaware is part of the Middle Atlantic subregion, not the core Northeast definition provided.

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The Southeastern United States extends west to include Texas and Oklahoma.

Answer: False

Explanation: The Southeastern United States extends west to include Arkansas and Louisiana, not Texas and Oklahoma. Its northern boundary typically includes Maryland and West Virginia.

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The U.S. government provides a single, official definition for the Southeastern United States.

Answer: False

Explanation: Unlike some other regions, there is no single, official U.S. government definition for the Southeastern United States; its boundaries are defined variably across different agencies and organizations.

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The South Atlantic region, as defined by the U.S. Census Bureau, includes all states that were part of the original Thirteen Colonies.

Answer: False

Explanation: The South Atlantic region includes most states from the original Thirteen Colonies, but it also includes Florida and excludes states like Pennsylvania and Delaware, which are part of the Middle Atlantic region.

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The South Atlantic region includes eight states and the District of Columbia, most of which border the Pacific Ocean.

Answer: False

Explanation: The South Atlantic region includes eight states and the District of Columbia, but these entities predominantly border the Atlantic Ocean, not the Pacific.

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The area ceded by Great Britain in 1783 after the Revolutionary War is recognized as the Western United States.

Answer: False

Explanation: The territory ceded by Great Britain in 1783 following the Revolutionary War is recognized as the Eastern United States, forming the initial territory of the new nation.

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The video clip shows the Eastern United States from the perspective of the Hubble Space Telescope.

Answer: False

Explanation: The video clip depicting the Eastern United States from space was captured from the International Space Station during Expedition 29, not the Hubble Space Telescope.

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The Mason-Dixon line is a boundary marker for the Midwestern United States.

Answer: False

Explanation: The Mason-Dixon line serves as a significant boundary marker for the Southeastern United States, delineating its northern extent.

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The 'East Coast of the United States' is listed as a related topic to the Eastern United States in the 'See also' section.

Answer: True

Explanation: The 'See also' section of the source material lists the 'East Coast of the United States' as a related topic, indicating a connection to the broader Eastern United States region.

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The East North Central region is classified as a subregion of both the Northeastern United States and the Midwestern United States.

Answer: True

Explanation: The East North Central region is recognized as a subregion of the Northeastern United States due to its Great Lakes-Riverine geography and also serves as a primary division of the modern Midwestern United States.

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The Atlantic Plain physiographic region includes the Rocky Mountains.

Answer: False

Explanation: The Atlantic Plain is a physiographic region located along the eastern seaboard of the United States, distinct from the Rocky Mountains, which are located much further west.

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The U.S. Census Bureau defines the South Atlantic region as comprising eight states and one federal district, including Florida and Maryland.

Answer: True

Explanation: The U.S. Census Bureau defines the South Atlantic region as encompassing eight states and the District of Columbia, including Florida and Maryland.

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The Eastern United States is defined as the macroregion located to the west of the Mississippi River.

Answer: False

Explanation: The Eastern United States is geographically defined as the macroregion situated to the east of the Mississippi River.

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Which macroregion is situated to the east of the Mississippi River and encompasses 17 to 26 states plus Washington, D.C.?

Answer: The Eastern United States

Explanation: The Eastern United States is defined as the macroregion situated to the east of the Mississippi River, encompassing approximately 17 to 26 states and Washington, D.C.

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According to 2011 estimates, what percentage of the total U.S. population resided in the Eastern United States?

Answer: Over 58 percent

Explanation: As of 2011, the population of the Eastern United States exceeded 179 million individuals, constituting over 58 percent of the total U.S. population.

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The Southeastern United States extends north to Maryland and West Virginia and west to include which two states?

Answer: Arkansas and Louisiana

Explanation: The Southeastern United States extends west to include Arkansas and Louisiana, in addition to its northern boundaries encompassing Maryland and West Virginia.

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What is true regarding the official definition of the Southeastern United States?

Answer: There is no single, official U.S. government definition.

Explanation: Unlike some other regions, the U.S. government does not provide a single, official definition for the Southeastern United States; its boundaries are variably defined by different agencies and organizations.

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According to the U.S. Census Bureau, the South Atlantic region includes states that were part of the original Thirteen Colonies, plus which additional state?

Answer: Florida

Explanation: The U.S. Census Bureau defines the South Atlantic region as including states from the original Thirteen Colonies, with the addition of Florida.

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The area ceded to the United States by Great Britain in 1783 is recognized as which part of the country?

Answer: The Eastern United States

Explanation: The territory ceded by Great Britain in 1783 following the Revolutionary War is recognized as the Eastern United States, forming the initial territorial base of the new nation.

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The video clip showing the Eastern United States from space was captured during which expedition?

Answer: Expedition 29

Explanation: The video clip featuring the Eastern United States from space was captured during Expedition 29 aboard the International Space Station.

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The Mason-Dixon line is significant as a boundary marker for which region?

Answer: The Southeast

Explanation: The Mason-Dixon line serves as a significant boundary marker for the Southeastern United States, delineating its northern extent.

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The U.S. Census Bureau defines the South Atlantic region as comprising eight states and one federal district, including which of the following?

Answer: District of Columbia

Explanation: The U.S. Census Bureau defines the South Atlantic region as comprising eight states and the District of Columbia.

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The source mentions a citation referencing 'MIMAL'. What does this likely refer to in a broader regional context?

Answer: A grouping of states including Minnesota, Iowa, Missouri, Arkansas, and Louisiana.

Explanation: The citation referencing 'MIMAL' likely refers to a grouping of states (Minnesota, Iowa, Missouri, Arkansas, and Louisiana) that may be considered in broader regional definitions, although the primary definition of the Eastern U.S. is east of the Mississippi River.

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The East North Central region can be classified as a subregion of the Northeastern United States because these states are situated in which area?

Answer: The Great Lakes-Riverine area

Explanation: The East North Central region's classification as a subregion of the Northeastern United States is due to its geographical location within the Great Lakes-Riverine area.

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The South Atlantic region's definition by the U.S. Census Bureau includes Southern states that were geographically part of the original Thirteen Colonies, with the addition of:

Answer: Florida

Explanation: The U.S. Census Bureau's definition of the South Atlantic region includes Southern states from the original Thirteen Colonies, along with the addition of Florida.

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The source mentions the 'East Coast of the United States' as a related topic under which section?

Answer: See also

Explanation: The 'East Coast of the United States' is listed as a related topic within the 'See also' section of the source material.

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Northeastern United States: Geography and History

The modern Northeastern United States is geographically larger than the pre-Columbian Northeastern Woodlands cultural area.

Answer: False

Explanation: The modern Northeastern United States is considerably smaller in geographical scope than the historical Northeastern Woodlands cultural area.

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The pre-Columbian Northeast cultural area was divided into the Coastal area, the Saint Lawrence Lowlands, and the Great Lakes-Riverine zones.

Answer: True

Explanation: The pre-Columbian Northeast cultural area was indeed divided into three primary zones: the Coastal area, the Saint Lawrence Lowlands, and the Great Lakes-Riverine zones.

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New England, a subregion of the northeastern U.S., consists of six states, excluding New York.

Answer: True

Explanation: New England, a subregion of the northeastern U.S., is composed of six states: Maine, New Hampshire, Vermont, Massachusetts, Rhode Island, and Connecticut. New York is part of the Middle Atlantic subregion.

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The Pilgrims first settled in New England in 1620 at Boston Harbor.

Answer: False

Explanation: The Pilgrims established their initial settlement in New England in 1620 at Plymouth Colony, not Boston Harbor.

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The Boston Tea Party occurred on December 16, 1775, and was a key event originating in the New England colonies.

Answer: False

Explanation: The Boston Tea Party occurred on December 16, 1773, not 1775. It was a pivotal event originating in the New England colonies.

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In the 19th century, New England was a leader in the movement to abolish slavery and was the first region transformed by the Industrial Revolution.

Answer: True

Explanation: During the 19th century, New England was indeed a pioneer in the abolitionist movement and was the first region in the United States to undergo significant transformation due to the Industrial Revolution.

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The Middle Atlantic subregion, as defined by the U.S. Census Bureau, includes Pennsylvania, Maryland, and Delaware.

Answer: False

Explanation: The U.S. Census Bureau defines the Middle Atlantic subregion as comprising New Jersey, New York, and Pennsylvania. Maryland and Delaware are part of the South Atlantic region.

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Philadelphia served as the nation's first capital, where the Declaration of Independence was signed in 1776.

Answer: True

Explanation: Philadelphia served as the nation's first capital and is historically significant as the site where the Declaration of Independence was signed in 1776.

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Independence Hall in Philadelphia is significant for the signing of the Declaration of Independence in 1776 and the drafting of the U.S. Constitution in 1789.

Answer: True

Explanation: Independence Hall in Philadelphia holds historical importance as the venue for both the signing of the Declaration of Independence in 1776 and the drafting of the U.S. Constitution in 1789.

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The Battles of Lexington and Concord, which marked the first shots of the American Revolutionary War, occurred in the Middle Atlantic colonies.

Answer: False

Explanation: The Battles of Lexington and Concord, marking the commencement of the American Revolutionary War, took place in the New England colonies, not the Middle Atlantic colonies.

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The Pilgrims' initial settlement in New England was named Plymouth Colony, located in present-day Massachusetts.

Answer: True

Explanation: The Pilgrims established their first settlement in New England in 1620, naming it Plymouth Colony, which is situated in present-day Massachusetts.

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The Middle Atlantic subregion includes New Jersey, New York, and Pennsylvania, and Philadelphia served as the nation's first capital.

Answer: True

Explanation: The Middle Atlantic subregion comprises New Jersey, New York, and Pennsylvania, and Philadelphia, a major city within this region, served as the nation's first capital.

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Which nine states constitute the Northeastern United States according to the U.S. Census Bureau?

Answer: Maine, New Hampshire, Vermont, Massachusetts, Rhode Island, Connecticut, New Jersey, New York, Pennsylvania

Explanation: The U.S. Census Bureau defines the Northeastern United States as comprising nine states: Maine, New Hampshire, Vermont, Massachusetts, Rhode Island, Connecticut, New Jersey, New York, and Pennsylvania.

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How does the modern Northeastern United States compare in size to the pre-Columbian Northeastern Woodlands cultural area?

Answer: The modern Northeast is considerably smaller.

Explanation: The modern Northeastern United States is considerably smaller in geographical scope compared to the extensive pre-Columbian Northeastern Woodlands cultural area.

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Which of the following was NOT one of the three primary zones within the pre-Columbian Northeast cultural area?

Answer: The Appalachian Highlands

Explanation: The pre-Columbian Northeast cultural area was divided into the Coastal area, the Saint Lawrence Lowlands, and the Great Lakes-Riverine zones. The Appalachian Highlands were not listed as one of these primary zones.

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Which six states comprise the New England subregion of the northeastern U.S.?

Answer: Maine, New Hampshire, Vermont, Massachusetts, Rhode Island, Connecticut

Explanation: The New England subregion of the northeastern U.S. consists of six states: Maine, New Hampshire, Vermont, Massachusetts, Rhode Island, and Connecticut.

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The Pilgrims established their initial settlement in New England in 1620 at:

Answer: Plymouth Colony

Explanation: The Pilgrims' first settlement in New England in 1620 was established at Plymouth Colony.

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Which key events of the American Revolution originated in the New England colonies?

Answer: The Boston Tea Party and the Battles of Lexington and Concord

Explanation: The Boston Tea Party and the Battles of Lexington and Concord were pivotal events originating in the New England colonies that significantly contributed to the American Revolution.

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In the 19th century, New England was a pioneer in which significant social movement and economic transformation?

Answer: The movement to abolish slavery and the Industrial Revolution

Explanation: During the 19th century, New England led the movement to abolish slavery and was the first region to be transformed by the Industrial Revolution.

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According to the U.S. Census Bureau, which states comprise the Middle Atlantic subregion?

Answer: New Jersey, New York, Pennsylvania

Explanation: The U.S. Census Bureau defines the Middle Atlantic subregion as comprising the states of New Jersey, New York, and Pennsylvania.

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Philadelphia's historical significance includes serving as the nation's first capital and being the site where:

Answer: The Declaration of Independence was signed and the U.S. Constitution was drafted.

Explanation: Philadelphia served as the nation's first capital and is historically significant as the location where the Declaration of Independence was signed in 1776 and the U.S. Constitution was drafted in 1789.

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Which of the following is a key event originating in the New England colonies that is mentioned in the source?

Answer: The Battles of Lexington and Concord

Explanation: The Battles of Lexington and Concord are cited as a key event originating in the New England colonies that is mentioned in the source.

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Midwestern United States (East North Central)

The East North Central region includes Wisconsin, Minnesota, Iowa, Illinois, and Michigan.

Answer: False

Explanation: The East North Central region, as defined by the U.S. Census Bureau, comprises Illinois, Indiana, Michigan, Ohio, and Wisconsin. Minnesota and Iowa are part of the West North Central region.

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Anglo-American culture became predominant in the East North Central region following French colonization.

Answer: True

Explanation: Following the westward expansion of the United States, Anglo-American culture became the predominant influence in the East North Central region, succeeding earlier French and British influences.

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Christianity, particularly Catholic, Methodist, and Lutheran denominations, is the dominant religious affiliation in the East North Central states.

Answer: True

Explanation: Christianity, with significant affiliations in Catholic, Methodist, Lutheran, and Baptist denominations, is indeed the dominant religious affiliation in the East North Central states.

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Sault Ste. Marie, Michigan, is the oldest city in the East North Central region, founded in 1668 by French missionaries.

Answer: True

Explanation: Sault Ste. Marie, Michigan, holds the distinction of being the oldest city in the East North Central region, established in 1668 by French missionaries and explorers.

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The East North Central region has historical influences from British and French cultures, with Anglo-American culture becoming predominant after westward expansion.

Answer: True

Explanation: Historically, the East North Central region was influenced by British and French cultures. Following westward expansion, Anglo-American culture became predominant throughout the region.

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The East North Central region, according to the source, comprises which five states?

Answer: Illinois, Indiana, Michigan, Ohio, Wisconsin

Explanation: The East North Central region comprises the states of Illinois, Indiana, Michigan, Ohio, and Wisconsin.

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Which culture became predominant in the East North Central region following the westward expansion of the United States?

Answer: Anglo-American

Explanation: Anglo-American culture became predominant in the East North Central region after the westward expansion of the United States, building upon earlier British and French influences.

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Which of the following is NOT listed as a major Christian denomination with a significant affiliation in the East North Central states?

Answer: Presbyterian

Explanation: The source lists Catholic, Methodist, Lutheran, and Baptist denominations as having significant affiliations in the East North Central states. Presbyterian is not explicitly mentioned as a major denomination in this context.

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The East North Central region has historical influences from which two European cultures?

Answer: British and French

Explanation: The East North Central region has historical influences stemming from both British and French cultures.

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Southeastern United States: Geography, History, and Culture

The historical development of the Southeast was significantly shaped by the Civil Rights Movement and the legacy of the Confederacy.

Answer: True

Explanation: The social and cultural development of the Southeast was profoundly influenced by periods such as the legacy of the Confederacy, the Reconstruction Era, the Jim Crow era, and the Civil Rights Movement.

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Urbanization in the Southeastern United States accelerated significantly before World War II.

Answer: False

Explanation: Urbanization in the Southeastern United States experienced a significant acceleration following World War II, marking a shift from its predominantly rural character.

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The East South Central region, as defined by the U.S. Census Bureau, consists of Kentucky, Tennessee, Mississippi, and Alabama.

Answer: True

Explanation: The U.S. Census Bureau defines the East South Central region as comprising the four states of Kentucky, Tennessee, Mississippi, and Alabama.

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The East South Central region is politically and religiously more liberal than the South Atlantic region.

Answer: False

Explanation: The East South Central region is generally characterized as being more politically and religiously conservative than the South Atlantic region.

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With the exception of Virginia, the South Atlantic region has experienced rapid population growth in recent decades.

Answer: False

Explanation: The statement is inaccurate; Virginia, along with other states in the South Atlantic region such as Florida and Georgia, has experienced significant population growth in recent decades.

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The term 'Dixie' is historically associated with the Union during the American Civil War.

Answer: False

Explanation: The historical terms 'Old South' and 'Dixie' are primarily associated with the Confederacy during the American Civil War, representing the cultural and political identity of the secessionist states.

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Conservative Evangelical Protestantism is dominant in the South Atlantic region, forming a central part of its identity within the Bible Belt.

Answer: False

Explanation: While conservative Evangelical Protestantism is prevalent in the Southeast, the source indicates it is dominant in the East South Central region, forming a central part of its identity within the Bible Belt, rather than specifically the South Atlantic region.

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Which historical period is NOT mentioned as significantly impacting the social and cultural development of the Southeast?

Answer: The California Gold Rush

Explanation: The source mentions the Reconstruction Era, the Jim Crow era, and the Civil Rights Movement as periods significantly impacting the Southeast's development. The California Gold Rush is not mentioned in this context.

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Urbanization trends in the Southeastern United States accelerated significantly:

Answer: Following World War II.

Explanation: Urbanization trends in the Southeastern United States experienced a significant acceleration in the decades following World War II.

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The East South Central region, as defined by the U.S. Census Bureau, consists of which four states?

Answer: Kentucky, Tennessee, Mississippi, Alabama

Explanation: The East South Central region, as defined by the U.S. Census Bureau, comprises the four states of Kentucky, Tennessee, Mississippi, and Alabama.

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Politically and religiously, the East South Central region is characterized as:

Answer: More conservative than the South Atlantic region, with dominant conservative Evangelical Protestantism.

Explanation: The East South Central region is generally considered more conservative politically and religiously than the South Atlantic region, with conservative Evangelical Protestantism being a dominant characteristic.

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The historical terms 'Old South' and 'Dixie' are primarily associated with which entity during the American Civil War?

Answer: The Confederacy

Explanation: The historical terms 'Old South' and 'Dixie' are primarily associated with the Confederacy during the American Civil War, representing the cultural and political identity of the secessionist states.

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Which of the following is a key cultural and historical aspect of the Southeastern United States mentioned in the source?

Answer: Historical reliance on slave labor.

Explanation: The historical reliance on slave labor is identified as a key aspect that significantly shaped the social and economic structures of the Southeastern United States.

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Which state in the South Atlantic region, with the exception of one other, has seen rapid population growth and economic development in recent decades?

Answer: West Virginia

Explanation: The source implies that West Virginia, with the exception of Virginia, has experienced rapid population growth and economic development in recent decades, alongside other states in the South Atlantic region.

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The East South Central region is historically significant and has been influenced by which governments?

Answer: French, Spanish, British, early U.S., and Confederate

Explanation: The East South Central region has been historically influenced by French, Spanish, British, early U.S., and Confederate governments, reflecting its complex past.

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Which of the following is NOT listed as a major Christian denomination in the East South Central states?

Answer: Pentecostal

Explanation: The source lists Catholic, Methodist, and Baptist denominations as major Christian affiliations in the East South Central states. Pentecostal is not explicitly mentioned.

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Demographics, Urban Centers, and Higher Education

As of 2011, the population of the Eastern United States exceeded 179 million individuals, constituting over 58 percent of the total U.S. population.

Answer: True

Explanation: The source indicates that as of 2011, the Eastern United States had a population exceeding 179 million, representing over 58 percent of the total U.S. population.

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New York City, Chicago, and Philadelphia are identified as the three most populous cities within the Eastern United States.

Answer: True

Explanation: The source identifies New York City, Chicago, and Philadelphia as the three most populous cities in the Eastern United States.

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Harvard University and the Massachusetts Institute of Technology were both ranked among the top ten nationally in the 2022-23 U.S. News & World Report rankings.

Answer: True

Explanation: According to the 2022-23 U.S. News & World Report rankings, both Harvard University and the Massachusetts Institute of Technology were recognized among the top ten universities nationally.

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Princeton University, located in New Jersey, was ranked among the top twenty-five nationally by U.S. News & World Report for 2022-23.

Answer: True

Explanation: Princeton University, situated in New Jersey, was indeed ranked among the top twenty-five universities nationally by U.S. News & World Report for the 2022-23 academic year.

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Chicago is the largest city in the East North Central region, followed by Columbus, Ohio, and Indianapolis, Indiana.

Answer: True

Explanation: Chicago holds the position of the largest city within the East North Central region, with Columbus, Ohio, and Indianapolis, Indiana, being the second and third largest, respectively.

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The University of Chicago was ranked as the sixth-best university nationally in the 2022-23 U.S. News & World Report rankings.

Answer: True

Explanation: The University of Chicago, located in Illinois, was ranked sixth nationally in the 2022-23 U.S. News & World Report rankings, making it the highest-ranked institution in the East North Central states.

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In 2020, Virginia reported the highest number of Fortune 500 companies headquartered in the Southeast, with 22 companies.

Answer: True

Explanation: According to 2020 data, Virginia led the Southeastern states with 22 Fortune 500 companies headquartered within its borders, followed by Georgia and Florida.

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Johns Hopkins University, Georgetown University, and Duke University were all ranked among the top ten nationally in the 2022-23 U.S. News & World Report rankings.

Answer: True

Explanation: Johns Hopkins University, Georgetown University, and Duke University were all recognized among the top ten universities nationally in the 2022-23 U.S. News & World Report rankings.

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Tennessee experienced the fastest population growth between 2010 and 2020 within the East South Central region.

Answer: True

Explanation: Between 2010 and 2020, Tennessee recorded the most rapid population growth among the states in the East South Central region.

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Between 2010 and 2020, Mississippi saw an increase in population but a decrease in diversity.

Answer: False

Explanation: During the period of 2010 to 2020, Mississippi experienced a population decline, although its diversity levels increased.

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According to 2021 estimates, Philadelphia has a larger population than Chicago.

Answer: False

Explanation: Based on 2021 estimates, Chicago (population 2,798,080) has a larger population than Philadelphia (population 1,603,809).

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Between 2010 and 2020, Mississippi experienced population decline but also saw an increase in its diversity.

Answer: True

Explanation: During the decade from 2010 to 2020, Mississippi experienced a decline in its overall population, yet simultaneously observed an increase in its demographic diversity.

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Which of the following cities is NOT identified as one of the three most populous in the Eastern United States?

Answer: Los Angeles

Explanation: The source identifies New York City, Chicago, and Philadelphia as the three most populous cities in the Eastern United States. Los Angeles is located in the Western United States.

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Which two New England universities were recognized among the top ten nationally in the 2022-23 U.S. News & World Report rankings?

Answer: Harvard University and MIT

Explanation: Harvard University and the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) were both ranked among the top ten universities nationally in the 2022-23 U.S. News & World Report rankings.

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Which of the following universities is located in New Jersey and was ranked among the top twenty-five nationally in the 2022-23 U.S. News & World Report rankings?

Answer: Princeton University

Explanation: Princeton University, located in New Jersey, was ranked among the top twenty-five universities nationally in the 2022-23 U.S. News & World Report rankings.

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Which city is the largest in the East North Central region, and which is the third largest?

Answer: Chicago (largest), Indianapolis (third largest)

Explanation: Chicago is the largest city in the East North Central region, followed by Columbus, Ohio, and then Indianapolis, Indiana, as the third largest.

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The University of Chicago was ranked as the ______-best university nationally in the 2022-23 U.S. News & World Report rankings.

Answer: sixth

Explanation: The University of Chicago was ranked sixth nationally in the 2022-23 U.S. News & World Report rankings.

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In 2020, which southeastern state had the most Fortune 500 companies headquartered there?

Answer: Virginia

Explanation: Virginia led the Southeastern states in 2020 with 22 Fortune 500 companies headquartered within its borders.

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Which three universities in the South Atlantic region were ranked among the top ten nationally in the 2022-23 U.S. News & World Report rankings?

Answer: Johns Hopkins University, Georgetown University, Duke University

Explanation: Johns Hopkins University, Georgetown University, and Duke University were all ranked among the top ten nationally in the 2022-23 U.S. News & World Report rankings and are located in the South Atlantic region.

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Between 2010 and 2020, which state in the East South Central region experienced the fastest population growth?

Answer: Tennessee

Explanation: Tennessee experienced the fastest population growth between 2010 and 2020 among the states within the East South Central region.

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What demographic trend was observed in Mississippi between 2010 and 2020?

Answer: Population decline and increased diversity.

Explanation: Between 2010 and 2020, Mississippi experienced a population decline, but its demographic diversity saw an increase during the same period.

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According to 2021 estimates, what was the population of New York City?

Answer: 8,230,290

Explanation: According to 2021 estimates, New York City had a population of 8,230,290.

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Which of the following is true about the population of Washington, D.C. according to 2021 estimates?

Answer: Its population was 714,153.

Explanation: According to 2021 estimates, Washington, D.C. had a population of 714,153, positioning it as a significant population center within the Eastern United States.

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Which state in the East South Central region had the largest land area as of 2020?

Answer: Alabama

Explanation: As of 2020, Alabama possessed the largest land area among the states within the East South Central region.

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