Which U.S. military conflict saw the Battle of Lake Erie, a pivotal naval engagement during the War of 1812?
  • Battle of Lake Erie
What was the original purpose of the construction of the St. Lawrence Seaway in the 1950s?
  • To improve shipping access between the U.S. and Canada
Which U.S. agency is responsible for protecting water quality in the Great Lakes?
  • Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)
Which organization is dedicated to preserving the Great Lakes ecosystem and has led efforts to reduce invasive species?
  • Great Lakes Protection Fund
Which city, located on the shores of Lake Michigan, is known as the “City of the Big Shoulders” and was historically important for trade and industry?
  • Chicago
Which historical event involved the construction of the Erie Canal, linking Lake Erie to the Hudson River?
  • The U.S. Expansion Westward