A Travel Guide to the United States

Of AmericaBy Devin Merrell

The Northeast U.S.

The Northeast United States has a humid continental climate. This means that it has warm summers and cool, wet winters. It has a great climate for winter sports and never get hot enough for you to break a sweat when outside.

Climate

Timber, Zinc, Fish, and Iron are common resources in the Northeast. This also led to the high industrialization of the area.

Resources

The majority of vegetation in the Northeast is deciduous, but it also has mixed varieties of coniferous. Because of the majority of deciduous trees, it is a great location to see the trees change color.

Vegetation

The economy of the Northeast is highly focused on service. It usually focuses on financial, technical, and educational, but still has remnants of its history of producing products.

Economy

The main landform of this region is the Appalachian highlands, an ancient mountain range located in the eastern U.S. It is believed to be one of the oldest due to lack of sharp edges and its weathered appearance due to constant weathering.

Landforms

Usually in the late summer, there is a chance for hurricanes to appear and ravage the coast. It would be a good idea to schedule vacations before or after this season if you dont want to take the risk of having to reschedule.

Severe Weather

Many cities are located in the Northeast including:

New York City Boston Philadelphia Newark

Cities

The culture of the Northeast is very different from the rest of the United States. The people there speak more quickly than in the South and seem to be in a hurry.

Culture

Bring a jacketVisit the Statue of LibertyVisit the Empire State BuildingVisit Central Park and the Central Park Zoo

Niagara Falls

Travel Tips

The Midwest U.S.

The Midwest has a climate consisting of humid continental to semi-arid in some places. It is great for outside activities in the summer and for skiing in the winter.

Climate

The Midwest have abundant supplies of Lead, Iron, Coal, and Timber. Much of the land consists of farms so only urban areas have been entirely industrialized.

Resources

THe vegetation of the Midwest consists of Temperate grasslands and deciduous and mixed trees. In areas, plains dominate the landscape, while in others, trees make up the entirety of your peripheral vision.

Vegetation

The economy is largely based on agricultural activities. It is very product-based, even in urban areas.

Economy

The midwest has a variety of landforms, but it mainly consists of the Great Plains, The Interior Plains, The Canadian Shield, and The Mississippi River.

Landforms

In the late summer and late spring, tornadoes are common and flash-flooding is also common in the wet season. Once again, plan vacation times while keeping in mind when severe storms happen.

Severe Weather

The major cities of the U.S. include St. Louis Chicago Indianapolis

Cities

In the midwest, people are very patriotic.

Many have begun to call it the “Heartland” due to its location in the U.S. and its deep sense of pride.

Culture

Visit the St. Louis Arch and MuseumVisit the Old Capital of Illinois and see where Lincoln worked.

Go hunting Go SkiingGo hiking- There is lots of open land

Travel Tips

The South

The South mainly consists of a climate of Humid Continental, Humid Subtropical, Semi-Arid, and Desert. It is a great climate for swimming and Beach activities.

Climate

The South is home to a vast number of resources including Oil, Natural Gas, Timber, Lead, Coal, Zinc, Fish, and Copper. These resources have helped to industrialize the South.

Resources

Tropical and temperate grasses, and deciduous and mixed trees. Much of the South is farmland and grassland.

Vegetation

The Southern economy is largely based on agriculture, just like the Midwest. Recently, the South has gotten a boost in service economy and manufacturing. This has also led to a boost in technology.

Economy

The South has many landforms including Gulf Atlantic Coast, Piedmont, Interior Highlands, and the Interior and Great Plains. The majority of the South is made of plains and hills.

Landforms

Severe weather usually strikes with tornadoes and straight winds. These winds have immense power and can cause damage to houses and travel plans. Remember: Scheduling is important

Severe Weather

The major cities of the South include:Dallas, Houston, Austin, New Orleans, Montgomery, Orlando, and Miami

Cities

The people of the South are generally very kind and believe in a strong heart. They also believe in having strong ties to God and family

Culture

Visit New Orleans during one of its festivals

Visit The Alamo in San Antonio, TexasVisit the sites of Civil War BattlesVisit Disneyland in FloridaVisit one of the many beaches

Travel Tips

The West

The West has a wide variety of climates including Highland, Desert, Semi-Arid, Mediterranean, Marine West Coast, Tundra, Sub-Arctic, and Tropical. Be prepared for any weather

Climate

Resources include Oil, Timber, Natural Gas, Uranium, Copper, Hydropower, Zinc, and Coal. Using these resources, the West has expanded rapidly.

Resources

Vegetation includes: Desert and dry shrub, Coniferous, Tundra, Mediterranean Shrub and Temperate Grasses.

Vegetation

The economy consists of various service and agriculture, resulting in a very mixed economy.

Economy

The landforms consist of Pacific Mountains and Valleys, Inter-Mountain Basins and Plateaus and Rocky Mountains. Most of the west is very mountainous.

Landforms

Severe Weather includes tornadoes and earthquakes. While tornadoes happen seasonally, earthquakes can happen anytime, anywhere. It is best to come when it is not tornado season and since most earthquakes are minor, it is safe to visit.

Severe Weather

The Cities of the West include: San Diego Los Angeles Las Vegas Seattle

Cities

The people of the west are usually very modern in urban areas, and in rurals, they are very traditional.

Culture

Visit the Hoover DamGo to Las VegasGo to the beaches of CaliforniaGo dog sledding in AlaskaGo to Honolulu

Travel Tips

The first permanent settlement was in 1607 when Jamestown was founded. Far away from the crown, colonists were forced to take government into their own hands and form representative governments. The first of these, was the Mayflower Compact. Over 100 years later, in 1776, the 13 colonies of the new world declared independence from the crown. After a terrible war, The colonists won their freedom and formed the United States of America. After over 200 years, the United States has grown to fifty states and occupy over triple its original size. This, however, has not come without sacrifice. The U.S. has fought in many wars. Examples would be Spanish-American, Mexican-American, WWI, WWII, the War of 1812, The Korean War, The Gulf War, Vietnam, etc.

A National History

The United States has a federal government, meaning authority is shared between state and central government. Citizens of the U.S. elect officials to represent them when decisions are made, or to run the government. Along with this, the U.S. government may also not break the set of principles the country stands for or constitution. Bills declared unconstitutional are not passed and made into law.

A Government

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