American Geography Challenge

Question 1

What geographic feature is seen in the middle of the US and was perfect for "homestead" farming?

Accepted Answer

Great Plains

Question 2

Starting in Minnesota and ending in the Gulf of Mexico, this US river played a key role in Civil War strategy.

Accepted Answer

Mississippi

Question 3

The US is a relatively isolated nation (geographically speaking). Which geo feature does NOT protect our borders?

Accepted Answer

Swamplands

Question 4

All of the following cities served as US capitals EXCEPT...

Accepted Answer

Boston

Question 5

Thanks to industrialist Andrew Carnegie, which US city became the steel center of the world in the late 1800s?

Accepted Answer

Pittsburg

Question 6

Of the cities below, which does NOT rank in the top 10 in terms of current populations?

Accepted Answer

St. Louis

Question 7

Which territory, now a state, was purchased from Russia in 1867 for $7.2 million?

Accepted Answer

Alaska

Question 8

The state capital of Illinois served as Abe Lincoln's hometown. What's the name of the city?

Accepted Answer

Springfield

Question 9

In 1898, the US annexed which Pacific Islands in order to set up a naval base and trading center?

Accepted Answer

Hawaii

Question 10

Which river, that borders Mexico and Texas, played an important role in the Mexican American War?

Accepted Answer

Rio Grande

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