| A | B |
|---|
| Proclamation of 1763 | King says no settlements west of the Appalachian Mts |
| Mississippi River | Vital waterway for farmers to ship their goods/trade |
| The Great Plains | Fertile flat land in middle of US, much of our grain grown there |
| New England colonies | Rocky soil, short growing season |
| Southern colonies | Long growing season, plantations |
| The Erie Canal | Connects the Great Lakes with the midwest for trade |
| The Louisiana Purchase | US doubles in size, gains Great Plains |
| Oceans | Have helped protect/isolate US |
