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EASTERN STATES. 
EASTERN STATES. 
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1. Tun Eastern, or New England States, are situated 
°astward of the Hudson river, "They are Maine, New 
Hampshire, Vermont, Massachusetts, Rhode Island, and Con. 
Nectient. 
2, The surface of New Englond is greatly varied ; much 
of the soil is good, yet, in general, it requires diligent cultiva- 
tion, and compels the farmer to use considerable industry to 
Procure good crops. 
3. Horses, cattle, shecp, and hogs, are reared in great 
Numbers; and grass, Indian corn, wheat, rye, oats, barley, 
flax, and hemp, are extensively cultivated, "Che principal 
fruits are apples, pears, peaches, plums, &e, 
4. The manufactures of the Eastern States are very ex- 
lensive, and embrace a great variety of articles, "The cotton 
and woollen factories employ numeraus individuals, and a 
New Enpland, Q.—1, Which are the New England states? 2, 
What is said of the surface and sil® What does it require? 3. 
What ATO renrcd in great numbers? What is extensively cultivated? 
Which are the princinpal fruite? 4, What is said of the manufacturen‘