Regional differences in the US. In a country that covers over 9 million square kilometers, it is not surprising to learn that regions that are separated by large distances will be noticeably different.
Not only are there great differences in climate and landscape, but also in the people who live in each of these regions. The fifty states that make up the United States can be divided into six distinctive regions which are described below. The Northeast (Maine, New Hampshire, Vermont, Massachusetts, Connecticut, and Rhode Island) The first immigrants (or settlers) to the United States came to the Northeast region in the 17th century. These were mostly English Protestants, looking for freedom to practice their religion and political reform. The Middle Atlantic (New York, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, Delaware, Washington, DC, and Maryland) Early Pictures form Abbeville, Vermilion Parish, Louisiana. Overviews - Geography and Travel: InfoUSA. American Regional Cooking, American Regional Recipes, Regional Foods, Regional Recipes, Food and History Index. Rediscover the flavors and traditions of true American cuisine!
The following information, history, and recipes come from my cookbook called I'll Have What They're Having: Legendary Local Cuisine. American Regional Cuisine articles by Linda Stradley of What's Cooking America. This section of my web site is a celebration of one of the world's greatest cuisines - American. It tells the story of what Americans eat and why. Many people think that American food has become homogenized and nationalized, but the following articles, history, and recipes show that American regional cuisine is very much alive.
The United States first developed as distinct regions isolated from one another, much like individual countries. It has been a challenge to search out the origins of the foods we eat and their culinary histories and traditions. These pages are a "work in progress," and it will take me some time to completely finish the different regions. Louisiana Printables! (Vermilion Parish Schools) S Guide (9-12): Citizenship. Landsat_18.pdf (application/pdf Object) The Constitution for Kids (Kindergarten - 3rd Grade) This file is intended for students in Kindergarten through 3rd grade.
Other versions of this page are available: If you have any questions about any words or ideas on this page, please ask your parents or teachers for help. Understanding the Constitution is important for all Americans, even kids! If there is anything that could be improved on this page, please let the Webmaster know! Want to see pictures of the Constitution, or to find coloring pages for you to color yourself? The Basics The law is the set of rules that we live by. The Constitution says how the government works. The Constitution lists some key rights. History The Constitution was written in 1787.
In 1787, a group of men met to write the Constitution. Some of the framers are very famous. The Framers met in Independence Hall during a hot summer in Philadelphia. After the Framers wrote the Constitution, they asked the states to approve it. Some people did not like the Constitution. Promises were made to add a bill of rights. MapMaker Page Maps.