Pennsylvania

High school (ages 12+)
Geography

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Step 1 · Read the article

Open the article and read it at the level above. Then answer the questions below in your own words.

https://smallwhale.org/articles/pennsylvania

Write what each word means, using the article.

Do not copy the article. Write two things you learned, the way you would explain them to a friend.

Answers below are taken from the article’s stored facts, so they match what the student read.

1. Where is Pennsylvania?Encompasses Mid-Atlantic, Northeastern, Appalachian, and Great Lakes regions of the United States
2. How many people live in Pennsylvania?Exceeds 13 million residents, ranking fifth nationally
3. What is the capital of Pennsylvania?Harrisburg
4. When was Pennsylvania built?1681, by William Penn
5. What is the most populous city?Philadelphia, the sixth most populous city in the U.S
6. What is the economic legacy?Historically a major center for steel production and manufacturing, now diversified

Commonwealth: A political unit founded for the common good, signifying a shared responsibility among citizens.
Appalachian Mountains: A major mountain system running through eastern North America, significantly shaping Pennsylvania's topography.
Industrial Revolution: A period of major industrialization and innovation that transformed economies, with Pennsylvania playing a central role.
Declaration of Independence: The foundational document of the United States, adopted in Philadelphia in 1776, proclaiming independence from Great Britain.