Using Charts and Graphs in Social Studies Pre-Test
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This line graph shows the spread of railroads in four countries in the 1800s.
Spread of Railways in Selected Countries
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Great Britain
Germany
- Russia
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Which country built the most railroad lines during this period?
Russia
o Germany

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Americans often speak of their country as one of several large regions.  these regions are cultural units rather than governmental units --  formed by history and geography and shaped by the economics, literature and folkways that all the parts of a region share. what makes one region different from another? a region's multicultural heritage as well as distinct demographic characteristics like age and occupation make regions different and special. within several regions, language is used differently and there are strong dialects. there are also differences in outlook and attitude based on geography.