Unit 6: Slavery and Emancipation
Chapter 15: The Civil War and Reconstruction
Lesson 1: The Nation Divided by War
Geography Skills: Using Special Purpose Maps: Distribution Maps
Activity
Make a map that shows population density in your state. Discuss reasons why people live where they do.
Web Links
State and County Quick Facts Simply click on a state on the United States map to access facts about the people, business, and geography. Complete population data from the U.S. Census Bureau is included.
Geography: Merriam-Webster's Atlas Select a state from the pull-down menu to access a map and state statistics. You can find the total area, population, increase rate, and more.
Infoplease.com Click on any state to get a map and state profile. The profile includes population, median age, history, economy, largest cities, and much more.
