The Appalachian Development Highway System was created to:
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- Improve road transportation in Appalachia
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Geography
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Which traditional agricultural practice is common in the Appalachian region due to the terrain?
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- Terrace farming
What renewable energy source is being developed in parts of the Appalachian Mountains?
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- Wind energy
The Appalachian Mountains have long been associated with which economic condition?
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- Poverty and economic hardship
What natural resource was heavily extracted from the Appalachian region, particularly in West Virginia and Pennsylvania?
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- Coal
In which Appalachian state is the city of Pittsburgh, known for its historical steel industry?
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- Pennsylvania
The Appalachian Mountains played a major role in which U.S. war?
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- The American Civil War
What is one of the primary crops historically grown in the Appalachian region?
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- Tobacco
What is one of the main types of music that originated in the Appalachian Mountains?
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- Bluegrass
The Hatfield-McCoy feud took place in which part of the Appalachian Mountains?
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- Kentucky and West Virginia
Which Appalachian state’s capital is Richmond?
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- Virginia
Which important Appalachian Mountain industry saw a decline in the 20th century?
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- Coal mining
In Appalachian folklore, what is a “Granny Witch”?
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- A traditional healer
What is a traditional craft of the Appalachian region known for its unique artistry?
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- Quilting
The term “Appalachia” is often used to refer to which aspect of the region?
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- Its distinct cultural and economic characteristics
Which famous American frontiersman helped explore the Appalachian region?
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- Daniel Boone
Which Appalachian state is known for its coal mining history?
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- West Virginia
The Appalachian Mountains served as a natural barrier to early colonial expansion westward, What was this event called?
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- The Proclamation of 1763
Which U.S. President was born near the Appalachian region?
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- Abraham Lincoln
Coal mining has been an important industry in the Appalachians. In which state is this especially true?
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- West Virginia