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Social Studies: States and Capitals by Region

Practice matching states to their capitals by region

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Social Studies: States and Capitals by Region

Practice matching states to their capitals by region

Social Studies - Grade 2-3

Instructions: Read each problem carefully. Write the correct capital or state in the space provided. Use region clues to help you.
  1. 1

    The state of California is in the West region. What is the capital of California?

    It is not Los Angeles or San Francisco.

    The capital of California is Sacramento.
  2. 2

    The state of Texas is in the South region. What is the capital of Texas?

    The capital of Texas is Austin.
  3. 3

    The state of Florida is in the South region. What is the capital of Florida?

    It is not Miami or Orlando.

    The capital of Florida is Tallahassee.
  4. 4

    The state of New York is in the Northeast region. What is the capital of New York?

    The capital of New York is Albany.
  5. 5

    The state of Illinois is in the Midwest region. What is the capital of Illinois?

    It is not Chicago.

    The capital of Illinois is Springfield.
  6. 6

    The capital of Ohio is Columbus. In what state is the capital city Columbus found?

    Columbus is the capital of Ohio.
  7. 7

    The capital of Colorado is Denver. In what state is the capital city Denver found?

    Colorado is in the West region.

    Denver is the capital of Colorado.
  8. 8

    The capital of Georgia is Atlanta. In what state is the capital city Atlanta found?

    Atlanta is the capital of Georgia.
  9. 9

    The capital of Massachusetts is Boston. In what state is the capital city Boston found?

    Massachusetts is in the Northeast region.

    Boston is the capital of Massachusetts.
  10. 10

    The capital of Minnesota is Saint Paul. In what state is the capital city Saint Paul found?

    Saint Paul is the capital of Minnesota.
  11. 11

    Write the capital for Arizona, a state in the West region.

    It is a large desert city.

    The capital of Arizona is Phoenix.
  12. 12

    Write the capital for Alabama, a state in the South region.

    The capital of Alabama is Montgomery.
  13. 13

    Write the capital for Maine, a state in the Northeast region.

    It is not Portland.

    The capital of Maine is Augusta.
  14. 14

    Write the capital for Wisconsin, a state in the Midwest region.

    The capital of Wisconsin is Madison.
  15. 15

    A student says the capital of Pennsylvania is Philadelphia. Write the correct capital of Pennsylvania.

    It is not Philadelphia or Pittsburgh.

    The correct capital of Pennsylvania is Harrisburg.
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