Lesson 52 of 84 · Regions
⭐ 30 XP🗺️ Atlas OutpostState Capitals by Region
Each region of the United States has its own capital city, which serves as the center of government for that state.
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Find it on the map. Then find what makes it special.
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Then & Now
🌍 Where things are still decides who gets what.
Each region of the United States has its own capital city, which serves as the center of government for that state. For example, Tallahassee is the capital of Florida in the Southeast, while Atlanta is the capital of Georgia. In the Northeast, Boston is the capital of Massachusetts, and in the West, Sacramento is the capital of California. Knowing the capitals helps us understand how our government is organized across different areas.
Key Facts
Tallahassee is the capital of Florida.
Atlanta is the capital of Georgia.
Boston is the capital of Massachusetts.
Check Your Understanding
Question 1
1 of 2What is the capital of Florida?
Why this still matters
Every label on the food in your kitchen says where it traveled from.
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