The decline of what industry has heavily impacted the economy of many Appalachian communities?
Correct answer(s):
- Coal mining
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What natural resource was heavily extracted from the Appalachian region, particularly in West Virginia and Pennsylvania?
Correct answer(s):
- Coal
The Appalachian Mountains have long been associated with which economic condition?
Correct answer(s):
- Poverty and economic hardship
Which traditional agricultural practice is common in the Appalachian region due to the terrain?
Correct answer(s):
- Terrace farming
The Appalachian Development Highway System was created to:
Correct answer(s):
- Improve road transportation in Appalachia
What type of mining caused environmental concerns in the Appalachian region in the 20th century?
Correct answer(s):
- Strip mining
What form of transportation was crucial to opening the Appalachian region for trade and travel?
Correct answer(s):
- Railroads
Which traditional instrument is commonly associated with Appalachian music?
Correct answer(s):
- Banjo
The Appalachian region is known for its distinctive style of which type of dance?
Correct answer(s):
- Clogging
Which important Appalachian Mountain industry saw a decline in the 20th century?
Correct answer(s):
- Coal mining
The Hatfield-McCoy feud took place in which part of the Appalachian Mountains?
Correct answer(s):
- Kentucky and West Virginia
What is one of the primary crops historically grown in the Appalachian region?
Correct answer(s):
- Tobacco
In Appalachian folklore, what is a “Granny Witch”?
Correct answer(s):
- A traditional healer
Which Appalachian state’s capital is Richmond?
Correct answer(s):
- Virginia
What is one of the main types of music that originated in the Appalachian Mountains?
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- Bluegrass
The Appalachian Mountains played a major role in which U.S. war?
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- The American Civil War
Which Appalachian state is known for its coal mining history?
Correct answer(s):
- West Virginia
The term “Appalachia” is often used to refer to which aspect of the region?
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- Its distinct cultural and economic characteristics
What is a traditional craft of the Appalachian region known for its unique artistry?
Correct answer(s):
- Quilting
Which famous American frontiersman helped explore the Appalachian region?
Correct answer(s):
- Daniel Boone