Across 4. A term used to describe the overall climate of the United States. 5. The river that connects the Great Lakes to the Atlantic Ocean. 7. A state that has 8 major island formed by volcanoes on the ocean floor. 9. Designated as the United State's first national park. 11. In the South, it has warmer weather and plentiful _______ for farming. 13. The the smallest ethnic group that comprises of the U.S. 15. 75% of our people in America are from this ethnic group. 17. These storms are common in the South region during the summer months. 18. Because of their year warm weather, oranges are frown in this state. 19. The mountain range that dominates the West region and is much higher than most. 20. In the Midwest, the most populated city Chicago was given this nickname.

Down 1. In the Northeast, 80% of the people live in these areas. 2. Most of the people of the United States works in this job sector industry. 3. Coal, oil, and natural gas are examples of this type of resource. 6. Once served as the nation's capital and the U.S. constitution was written there. 8. In the West region, this is the most populated city in this region. 10. The only Great Lake not to border the country of Canada. (Lake) 12. The Declaration of Independence announced the separation from this country. 14. The Great Lake that is considered to be the largest and deepest. (Lake) 16. Many people migrated to the West which was know as the ________ Rush.