Midwest Region
The Midwest Region is the flattest of all the regions. It is home to Mr. Rushmore, the Great Lakes, and is known as the Bread Basket of the United States. Twelve states make up the region (Iowa, Kansas, Missouri, Nebraska, North Dakota, South Dakota, Illinois, Indiana, Michigan, Minnesota, Ohio, and Wisconsin).
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Overview of the Midwest
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Chapter 8 Lesson 1: A Route to the Sea
Great Lakes Facts & Fun |
Important Things About the Great Lakes |
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Chapter 8 Lesson 2: The Badlands of South Dakota
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Chapter 8 Lesson 3: Bountiful Midwestern Farms
Chapter 9 Lesson 1: The Ojibwa
Chapter 9 Lesson 2: The Fur Trade
Chapter 9 Lesson 3: Building Farms
Sod Homes
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The Dust Bowl
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The History of John Deere Tractors
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Chapter 9 Lesson 4: Hub of the Nation
The Cahokia
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The Lewis & Clark Expedition
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