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.