LESSON XLV 
Which is the largest section of the Union? 
The Western States. 
in what are the people chiefly engaged? 
Farming in the East and mining in the West. 
What are raised on their extensive farms and fields ? 
Corn, whcat, oats, barley, and fruit; besides mil 
lions of horses, cattle, hogs, and sheep. 
What States are noted for gold and silver? 
Nevada, Colorado, California, Montana and Utah. 
Which are the most Populous 
of the Western States? 
linois and Ohio. 
What State is noted for corn 
and oats? 
MNinois. 
RER UCULFTING WHEAT,