Assignment #1
Question #1

A) How is a region defined?

A region can be defined by its' geography, industry, or culture.
For example the Bible belt is a cultural region; Silicon Valley is an industrial region, and the Plains States form a region defined by the geography and agriculture both.

B) What Unifying forces define the Northwest?
The region of the Pacific Northwest is defined as a Hinterland replete with a wide array of natural resources. The treasures found in the natural beauty of the Northwest's pristine waterways, ample valleys, and lush mountain forests define the region. No other region in the United States can compare with the beauty and majesty of the Pacific Northwest. It stands alone as having one of the most varied and rich landscapes in the country. Thus allowing an independent, confined, and truly original culture to emerge.

Question #2

· What is the size and distribution of the population of the Northwest?

The Pacific Northwest region is......

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Title: Washington History
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