Train Tour of the Northeast

Olivia and Prudence

West Quoddy Head, Maine

It is the most Eastern It is the most Eastern state in the U.S.A. It is state in the U.S.A. It is the first to see the sun the first to see the sun rise. There are lots of rise. There are lots of grooves in the harbors grooves in the harbors because of the glaciers. because of the glaciers. The lighthouse was The lighthouse was built in1808. built in1808.

MT. Washingtion,New Hampshire

It is the tallest peak in the northeast. It is part of the Appellation Mountain range. It has some of the most severe weathers. Once the wind got to be 131 miles in 1934.

Plymouth, MassachusettsThe pilgrims landed here almost 400 years ago. Less then half the pilgrims were in search for religious freedom.

Boston Common, Massachusetts

The American Revaluation first started here. Boston Massachusetts is one of the oldest cities in America.

Erie Canal, New YorkThe Erie Canal was very helpful. It could carry goods to other places faster and cheaper.

Hershey, PennsylvaniaHershey’s factory is the largest chocolate factory in the world. It is in the northeast because of the water power and people power.

Washington D.C.Washington D.C. is are nations capital. The congress is in the Legislative. They make the laws. The president is in the Executive. They make sure that the laws are carried out. The Judicial which is the supreme quart makes sure that the laws fallow the constitution.

Independence Hall, Pennsylvania

Our nations birth date is July 4, 1776 . It happened at Independence Hall. The United States constitution is based on the idea of democracy.

New York City, New York

NYC is the most populated city in America. More than 8 million people live there.

Resources

Picture ResourcesWest Quoddy Head Lighthouse, Maine: http://www.google.com/imgres?q=west+quoddy+head+lighthouse&um=1&hl=en&sa=N&rls=com.microsoft:en-us&biw=1280&bih=851&tbm=isch&tbnid=bCuqg8QPbSBuhM:&imgrefurl=http://marinas.com/view/lighthouse/123&docid=p6IrPIYI23bQ4M&imgurl=http://images.marinas.com/med_res_id/28123&w=662&h=439&ei=7XMYT9vvBqizsAKWyszXCw&zoom=1&iact=rc&dur=219&sig=112726953685371369733&page=1&tbnh=146&tbnw=211&start=0&ndsp=23&ved=1t:429,r:4,s:0&tx=120&ty=106Hershey, Pennsylvaniahttp://www.google.com/imgres?q=hershey+pennsylvania&um=1&hl=en&sa=N&rls=com.microsoft:en-us&biw=1280&bih=851&tbm=isch&tbnid=uE0JC5Mgn4i87M:&imgrefurl=http://rockinmama.net/2011/01/destination-hershey/&docid=mEozJJLpV2pv7M&imgurl=http://rockinmama.net/wp-content/uploads/2011/01/Hershey-PA.jpg&w=864&h=576&ei=iXQYT5f5M5H1ggeAw_TVCw&zoom=1&iact=hc&vpx=393&vpy=292&dur=4374&hovh=183&hovw=275&tx=129&ty=93&sig=112726953685371369733&page=3&tbnh=146&tbnw=200&start=46&ndsp=26&ved=1t:429,r:17,s:46Mt. Washingtonhttp://www.google.com/imgres?q=Mount+Washington&um=1&hl=en&sa=N&rls=com.microsoft:en-us&biw=1280&bih=851&tbm=isch&tbnid=JarRzf_7m--RcM:&imgrefurl=http://www.newenglandmagazine.com/mount-washington/&docid=Y7RaHMuCxuQ1zM&imgurl=http://www.newenglandmagazine.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/06/Mount-Washington.jpg&w=1024&h=768&ei=T3UYT676I4qBgwfIzOTvCw&zoom=1&iact=hc&vpx=397&vpy=344&dur=9171&hovh=194&hovw=259&tx=139&ty=125&sig=112726953685371369733&page=1&tbnh=144&tbnw=190&start=0&ndsp=20&ved=1t:429,r:6,s:0Boston, Massachusettshttp://www.google.com/imgres?q=revolutionary+war&um=1&hl=en&rls=com.microsoft:en-us&biw=1280&bih=851&tbm=isch&tbnid=YSgjzV-pW9JHnM:&imgrefurl=http://www.examiner.com/ny-in-new-york/on-this-day-ny-history-revolutionary-war-soldiers-march-185-miles-to-ny&docid=56HYs6BDumwkPM&imgurl=http://cdn2-b.examiner.com/sites/default/files/styles/large/hash/1e/bc/AmericanRevolutionarysoldiers.jpg&w=210&h=170&ei=EHYYT5neLMHngget-8HYCw&zoom=1&iact=hc&vpx=854&vpy=366&dur=4156&hovh=136&hovw=168&tx=129&ty=98&sig=112726953685371369733&page=3&tbnh=136&tbnw=168&start=46&ndsp=25&ved=1t:429,r:23,s:46Erie Canalhttp://www.google.com/imgres?q=Erie+Canal&um=1&hl=en&sa=N&rls=com.microsoft:en-us&biw=1280&bih=851&tbm=isch&tbnid=hWpT42P9_r9KyM:&imgrefurl=http://www.playle.com/listing.php%3Fi%3DHOMERBOB6485&docid=ODHa75hwtEfP6M&imgurl=http://www.bobbundy.com/Auctions32/732NyErieCanal.jpg&w=758&h=509&ei=g3YYT4jdA4_1ggeXksH4Cw&zoom=1&iact=hc&vpx=178&vpy=565&dur=5999&hovh=184&hovw=274&tx=207&ty=111&sig=112726953685371369733&page=4&tbnh=147&tbnw=193&start=70&ndsp=25&ved=1t:429,r:20,s:70New York Cityhttp://www.google.com/imgres?q=New+York+City&um=1&hl=en&sa=N&rls=com.microsoft:en-us&biw=1280&bih=851&tbm=isch&tbnid=Sri-yq1JEdBJ6M:&imgrefurl=http://www.factmonster.com/us/slideshow/landmarks-new-york-city.html&docid=Sf4Zs-SKfLHJdM&imgurl=http://i.factmonster.com/images/brooklyn-manhatten-bridges.jpg&w=351&h=280&ei=XncYT7W-PMqogweE8JT7Cw&zoom=1&iact=hc&vpx=591&vpy=497&dur=8374&hovh=200&hovw=251&tx=169&ty=128&sig=112726953685371369733&page=1&tbnh=150&tbnw=188&start=0&ndsp=21&ved=1t:429,r:13,s:0Independence Hallhttp://www.google.com/imgres?q=Independence+Hall&um=1&hl=en&sa=N&rls=com.microsoft:en-us&biw=1280&bih=851&tbm=isch&tbnid=cAphZ6Vz_ghLFM:&imgrefurl=http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Independence_Hall&docid=CL6NFJESNxAiqM&imgurl=http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/3/39/Independence_Hall.jpg/250px-Independence_Hall.jpg&w=250&h=188&ei=qHcYT_3WJsWEgwemio3eCw&zoom=1&iact=hc&vpx=665&vpy=211&dur=265&hovh=150&hovw=200&tx=129&ty=135&sig=112726953685371369733&page=1&tbnh=145&tbnw=195&start=0&ndsp=24&ved=1t:429,r:3,s:0Washington D.C.http://www.google.com/imgres?q=washington+DC&um=1&hl=en&sa=N&rls=com.microsoft:en-us&biw=1280&bih=851&tbm=isch&tbnid=7Tw6MqOfGwBukM:&imgrefurl=http://www.damchicago.com/e-cards/washington-dc.html&docid=7hmV-9i6L1CNCM&imgurl=http://www.damchicago.com/e-cards/washington-dc-0007.jpg&w=526&h=349&ei=_ncYT9rWAczlggfjyqjpCw&zoom=1&iact=rc&dur=375&sig=112726953685371369733&page=2&tbnh=145&tbnw=190&start=20&ndsp=26&ved=1t:429,r:12,s:20&tx=92&ty=84Plymouth, MAhttp://www.flickr.com/photos/papadunes/3794711388/