Q. 120 / 128Integrated Civics → Geography
Name one large mountain range in the United States.
OFFICIAL ANSWER
- Rocky Mountains
- Appalachian Mountains
- Sierra Nevada
- Cascade Mountains
- Alaska Range
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Context
These ranges shaped American history and settlement patterns. The Appalachians formed the western boundary of the original thirteen colonies, while the Rockies presented a formidable barrier during westward expansion in the 1800s. The Sierra Nevada contains Mount Whitney, the highest peak in the contiguous United States at 14,505 feet.
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