Chapter 15: Regional Americans
In the South, poultry is especially associated with what state?
Delaware
California is known as "America's breadbasket." (t/f)
False
In Oklahoma, the Native Americans who lived there were mainly hunters and gatherers with little agriculture. (t/f)
False
Most of the land in Hawaii is devoted to sugarcane production and the many sugar cane plantations continue to be a major economic driving force. (t/f)
False
The West is the largest region both in terms of geographical area and in population. (t/f)
False
French Acadians from Canada relocated to what state at the end of the 18th century?
Louisiana
The first ice cream parlor was founded in
Pennsylvania
Who are the peoples who cultivated corn, beans, chile peppers, and squash in the West prior to European contact?
Pueblo
In what state were the first breweries founded?
Wisconsin
What state is known for its whiskey being aged in charred oak barrels?
Kentucky
Which Northeast region includes the state of Rhode Island?
New England
Barbecue in what state involves using two sauces, the mop and the sauce on the side?
Texas
What vegetable popular in Arizona is a relative of the ground cherry and looks like a green tomato?
Tomatillo
Technically "wild rice" is not a rice. (t/f)
True
What region of the U.S is known as the Great Plains?
Midwest
Which state is often called the "garden basket" of New York due to its numerous commercial crops?
New Jersey
What is the main commodity in Alaska?
Seafood
Who were the first European explorers to settle the South Atlantic states after arriving in Florida?
Spanish
In what state is the highest rate of heavy drinking found?
Wisconsin
Northeastern states share
An early history of interactions with Native American societies
What ethnic group is one of the most notable in the northern Mountain states and known for sheep ranching?
Basques
What is the most important agricultural commodity in Kansas?
Beef
Which of the following regions in Texas is known for its affluence and important rice crop?
Eastern
The early Spanish settlers brought key limes to Florida. (t/f)
False
Wisconsin can thank the Swedish immigrants for the dairies and breweries for which this state is famous. (t/f)
False
What European settlers are primarily responsible for the Cajun fare that is synonymous with Louisiana?
French
Creole cuisine is a combination of which of the following cuisines?
French, Spanish, African, English, and Native American
Ohio is well-known nationally for its Cincinnati chili, an all-beef version created by _____ immigrants.
Greek and Macedonian
What state is noteworthy for its commercial hog farms, which make it the number one producer of pork in the nation?
Iowa
What is the term used to describe American home-style food prepared with local ingredients?
Regional fare
What region of the U.S. is home to the highest percentage of the population?
South
Hot breads are the cornerstone of every meal in what region of the U.S.?
South Atlantic
In what state are oyster roasts a favorite?
South Carolina
What food is favored by the Pennsylvania Dutch and is actually called Mennonite pod peas?
Sugar Peas
Native Americans taught the colonists in New England how to use corn in puddings and breads. (t/f)
True
The American South is notable for its high numbers of Protestants. (t/f)
True
When hard apple cider is distilled, this is known as applejack or apple brandy. (t/f)
True
New England desserts
Were usually fruit based, like pies and roly-polys
What region of the country has the highest percentages of the population who are Asians, Latinos, and Native Americans?
West
What region was largely unknown to whites before the 19th century?
West
What state is the leading U.S. producer of sweetened condensed milk, butter, and cheese?
Wisconsin
What is the dominant agricultural activity of the Mountain states?
cattle and sheep ranching
What religion is notable for its high numbers of adherents in the South?
Protestant
Approximately how much money per capita is spent on food for households with incomes below $20,000 a year?
$1,400
What state is known for emphasizing fresh and local cuisine?
California
What region of the U.S. has the largest percentage of whites in the nation?
Midwest
What type of regional fare is described as no-frills homestead and farm food?
Midwestern
What state is the leading producer of catfish in the nation?
Mississippi
What region of the U.S. is known for its bean dishes, in particular baked beans and bean pot?
New England
What region of the U.S. prefers foods that are prepared by roasting, boiling, and stewing and are simply made?
New England
What state is third, after California and Washington, in wine production?
New York
What part of the United States has a lower percentage of persons under age 15 and a higher percentage over age 65 compared to national averages?
Northeast
What is the traditional lunch specialty "meal in a turnover," which is popular in Michigan?
Pasties
An abundance of simple foods means hospitality in the West North Central Midwest region because
of the lack of specialty ingredients in the homestead areas.
Plantations in the South were generally
self-sufficient operations providing cash crops and household food products.