LESSON XXVII.

EASTERN STATES.

Q. What are these six States together called?

A. New England.

Q. Who first came to New England?

A. People from England, called Puritans.

Q. For what are some of these States noted?

A. For Woolen and Cotton Manufactures.

[Ill.u.s.tration: Lumber of Maine.]

Q. What is obtained from Maine?

A. Lumber.

Q. For what animals is Vermont noted?

A. For Sheep.

Q. Which is the largest City in New England?

A. Boston.

[Ill.u.s.tration: MAP OF THE MIDDLE STATES.]

LESSON XXVIII.

Q. How many Middle States are there?

A. Four.

Q. Which is the largest?

A. New York.

Q. Which is next in size?

A. Pennsylvania.

Q. Which is the next?

A. New Jersey.

Q. Which is the smallest?

A. Delaware.

Q. What Country north of New York?

A. Canada.

Q. What two Lakes on the west?

A. Ontario and Erie.

Q. What two large Rivers in the eastern part of New York?

A. Hudson and Mohawk.

Q. What large River in the western part of New York?

A. Genesee River.

LESSON XXIX.

Q. What large River flows through Pennsylvania?

A. Susquehanna River.