Regions. 1  The environment impacted the economy and agriculture in the New England Colonies; farming was not as important for making a living because of climate and geography. 2  The environment also impacted the economy and agriculture of the Southern Colonies; farming was an important way to make a living because of it's climate and geography.
Michigan, constituent state of the United States of America. Although by the size of its land Michigan ranks only 22nd of the 50 states, the inclusion of the Great Lakes waters over which it has jurisdiction increases its area considerably, placing it 11th in terms of total area. The capital is Lansing, in south-central Michigan.
Sailing on Lake Erie. Ohio is known as an election swing state, the âbirthplace of aviation,â and is commonly referred to as the Buckeye State. But what youâll discover on your trek through the state is that Lake Erie is a major draw for entertainment â all year around. Charming cities like Mentor, Norwalk, and Port Clinton line the shores of Lake Erie, each with unique and interesting things to do. On your summer trip into the northwest of Ohio, thereâs no question youâll find yourself in Sandusky, home of the Cedar Point Amusement Park.