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Uncover the gems of the Midwest, with its rich history, diverse culture, and iconic attractions. From the shores of the Great Lakes to the bustling streets of Chicago, explore the unique blend of music, food, and history that defines this region.
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Population • Total: 66,927,001
Population Change 2000-2010 Average: 5.1%
Average Percentage of Foreign Born Persons (2005-2009) • Average: 5.1%
Major Geographic Features • Mississippi River • Missouri River • The Great Lakes http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mississippi_Riverhttp://writing.upenn.edu/projects/mississippi.php
Famous City: Chicago • Popular attractions: • Cloud gate • Willis Tower • "It is hopeless for the occasional visitor to try to keep up with Chicago. She outgrows his prophecies faster than he can make them." - Mark Twain http://buasbchicagopaws.wordpress.com/http://www.iasaglobal.org/iasa/Chicago.asp
Tourist Attractions • Mt. Rushmore http://www.cosmos.com/Product.aspx?trip=28600&source=CO_Product_Western_USAhttp://jojonews.com/tag/the-mall-of-america
Unique Midwest • Neil Armstrong • Republican Party http://www.aeronautix.eu/tl_files/aeronautix/stuff/frontend/blog/neil_armstrong.jpg http://www.dailypolitical.com/politics/republican-party-resurgence-begins-as-texas-legislature-starts.htm
Music http://www.retrorockers.net.au/page36.phphttp://groups.uni-paderborn.de/musik/blog/?page_id=6422 http://kasse4.wordpress.com/2010/02/02/abba-in-der-rock-and-roll-hall-of-fame/
Food • Cinncinati Chili • Reuben Sandwich http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Reuben_sandwich
Current Event 116 killed by Missouri tornado http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XT7CtF5ljxY
Citation • 116 killed by Missouri tornado, tying it for deadliest on record. n.d. 15 September 2011 <http://articles.cnn.com/2011-05-23/us/missouri.tornado_1_tornado-outbreak-joplin-jay-nixon?_s=PM:US>. • Alan Freed. n.d. 15 September 2011 <http://www.history-of-rock.com/freed.htm>. • Chicago Fun Facts. 2010. 12 September 2011 <http://www.explorechicago.org/city/en/about_the_city/fun_facts.html>. • Cinncinati Chili. 5 September 2011. 15 September 2011 <http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cincinnati_chili>. • Cleveland Plus Rock History. n.d. 15 September 2011 <http://www.positivelycleveland.com/rock/rock-history/>. • Fact Monster. 2007. 14 September 2011. • Geography of the United States. 31 August 2011. 7 September 2011 <http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Geography_of_the_United_States>. • Mount Rushmore National Memorial. n.d. 14 September 2011 <http://www.travelsd.com/Attractions/Mount-Rushmore>. • MtRushmore.net. n.d. 14 September 2011 <http://www.mtrushmore.net/>. • Neil Armstrong. 4 September 2011. 14 September 2011 <http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Neil_Armstrong#Voyage_to_the_Moon>. • Reuben Sandwich. 14 August 2011. 15 September 2011 <http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Reuben_sandwich>. • Students, By Students for. ThinkQuest. n.d. 14 September 2011 <http://library.thinkquest.org/4552/newpage3.htm>. • This Day in History. n.d. 14 September 2011 <http://www.history.com/this-day-in-history/republican-party-founded>. • tours and attractions. n.d. 12 September 2011 <http://www.choosechicago.com/attractions/>. • United States Midwest Region. n.d. 15 September 2011 <http://www.foodbycountry.com/Spain-to-Zimbabwe-Cumulative-Index/United-States-Midwest-Region.html>. • Wikipedia. Mall of America. 12 September 2011. 14 September 2011 <http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mall_of_America>.