The Midwest
Location
The Midwest is located above the South part of North America, to the right of the West, and left of the Northeast. It mostly has plains in it.
History
In 1834, Cyrus McCormick patented a mechanical reaper, which revolutionized farming. Grain elevators were also made to help with loading, cleaning, mixing, and storing grain.
Industries/Agriculture
Humus is a dark-colored organic material that is the result when animals die and decay. Humus combines with weathered bedrock to help build more soil.
People/Culture
Cyrus McCormick is famous for the mechanical reaper. A lot of farmers live in this region.
Places to visit/Things to do/Monuments/Tourism
The cities of Cleveland, Chicago, Minneapolis, St. Louis, Detroit, and Omaha are located in this region. The Chicago Mercantile Exchange and Chicago Board of Trade are also in this region.
Indiana
State Facts of Indiana
Abbreviation: IN
Capital: Indianapolis
Largest City: Indianapolis
Area: 36,420 sq. mi
Population: 6,570,902
State Symbols of Indiana
Nickname: Hoosier State
Motto: "The Crossroads of America"
Song: "On the Banks of the Wabash"
Indiana's State Flag
A gold torch surrounded by an outer circle of thirteen stars, an inner semi circle of five stars, and a 19th, larger, star at the top of the torch, crowned by the word 'Indiana', representing Indiana's admission to the Union as the 19th state.
Peony
Tulip Tree
Michigan
State Facts of Michigan
Abbreviation: MI
Capital: Lansing
Largest City: Detroit
Area: 96,810 sq. mi
Population: 9,895,622
State Symbols of Michigan
Nickname: Wolverine State
Motto: "If you seek a pleasant peninsula, look about you."
Song: "Michigan, My Michigan"
Bibliography/Sources
State Facts- http://www.50states.com/
Stuff about the region- History Book
Transportation
Water transportation aided in the growth of heavy industries. Railways were also another type of transportation.