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For instance New England has a seafaring tradition (whaling, fishing, yachting, etc), a literary tradition (Emerson, Hawthorne, Thoreau, Dickenson, Longfellow, etc), a school of cooking (lobster, oyster stew, clam chowder, Yankee pot roast, etc), architecture (Saltbox, Georgian, Federal, Greek Revival, etc).
The South also has a seafaring tradition, a literary tradition, a school of cooking, architecture, and great music (blues, dixeland, jazz, country). What does the Midwest have beside farming?

2007-01-11 05:46:39 · 12 answers · asked by harveymac1336 6 in Arts & Humanities History

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It really depends on where you are going. For example, in my own state there are so many different traditions.

Farming is really big but so are many other things. Music is a huge influence. Country music was actually founded in the midwest, southern MO to be correct, and is still popular to this day. Jazz is another example.

Food is a big part, so many things were founded or part of the midwest like ice cream cones, many crops, toasted ravolis just to name a few.

Sports are very important. College football is very big and where I am from, so is America's sport Baseball. If you do not like sports, you should never live in the midwest. NASCAR is not popular where I am from. I always thought that was a southern thing.


Education. The midwest on average, there is like 1 exception, has some of the best education in the nation. They are alwasy ranked high and it is very important. I lived in a state that was always on the top of the list and now I am teaching in a state on the bottom of the list(a southern state) and just by going into a school I can tell. They also have some great universities.

If you have anymore questions then please ask me and I will answer them. I love the midwest. The people are great and I miss it everyday so I hope you enjoy it as much as I do.

2007-01-11 06:56:03 · answer #1 · answered by Trisha P 2 · 0 0

Midwest Tradition

2016-12-18 17:13:59 · answer #2 · answered by leissa 4 · 0 0

The Midwest is the bread basket of the United States, it is primarily known for farming. The most important crops in this area are corn, wheat, soybeans, milo (a kind of sorghum), and hay (often alfalfa). To a lesser other cereal grains like oats, rye and flax are grown. Cattle, hogs and horses are the primary livestock raised, and to a lesser extent poultry (chicken and turkey). Sheep are found occassionally, and these days, you'll find some farmers branching out into specialty livestock like llamas or alpacas. In some places along the Missouri, Mississippi and Illinois river valleys, you'll also find viticulture (grape vines and wine-making).

The Midwest accent is considered "neutral" in the United States and for this reason a number of universities in the area established broadcasting programs to take advantage of that - i.e. train journalists for TV & radio where the accent will not detract from the stories. The University of Kansas in Lawrence, is probably the leader of these.

As noted, the midwest had a great jazz tradition, centered in Kansas City, St. Louis and Chicago. Country music, although rooted farther east in Kentucky and Tennesse, really "grew up" in the midwest, and it continues to be popular there.

As for food, think two things: BBQ! and the traditional Sunday dinner: fried chicken, mashed potatoes, seasonal vegetables and ice tea.

Popular pastimes included football (playing it, watching it, discussing it, coaching it), Nascar racing, rodeo, and in season, pheasant & wild turkey hunting. The midwest was settled by pioneers and something of the pioneer spirit continues (think of people like Amelia Earhart).

2007-01-11 06:29:58 · answer #3 · answered by Elise K 6 · 0 0

Ever heard of St. Louis Blues? Not just the hockey team but Bessie Smith? Uh hmm. Bluegrass music, too.

Google the Ozarks (that's one region): think quilting, dance, etc.

Personally, I was born/ raised on a farm and studied some ballet, 5 years of classical piano training, and spent a lot of time creating art and reading.

Music is a strong thing: most families, particularly from my parent's generation back had to do everything for themselves and that included entertainment.

Missouri hosts the greatest confluence of rivers in the lower 48: the Missouri and the Mississippi. The culture was greatly influenced by the riverboats (think Mark Twain) and was called the "Gateway to the West" because it was seen as the last of "civilisation" before settlers moved West.

That should start you off. Good luck!

2007-01-11 05:58:06 · answer #4 · answered by kerridwen09 4 · 1 0

common sense plain talking people, basic values, rolling fields, Holsteins and Guernseys, Green Bay Packers, John Deere Tractors, sweet corn picked from the field, red barns, accordian music, pot-luck dinners, big families, slow tractors on highways, green fields of corn and soybeans, combines, distrust of government, great beef, pototoes, beans, carrots, squash, food in general. I miss growing up in Wisconsin.

2007-01-11 12:12:14 · answer #5 · answered by albne87109 1 · 0 0

All fruits are fresh vegetables. A "vegetable" is a plant, any part of which is employed for food.

2017-03-10 13:16:26 · answer #6 · answered by ? 3 · 0 0

In the superstore, fruits are usually selected much too soon. Some are rocks, many are wrong. Some of the fruit and vegetables are right (zucchini, onions, garlic, lettuce, greens, and a few others) so I'd have to go with vegetables.

2017-02-16 16:39:03 · answer #7 · answered by ? 4 · 0 0

It depends where in the mid-west you're going. The mid-west isn't like other parts of the country. We all have our own thing going on and don't depend on others to dictate how we should be.

2007-01-11 05:51:52 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 1 0

it depends where in the midwest youre going to be...

2007-01-11 05:51:51 · answer #9 · answered by cuddlebear 2 · 1 0

I think Jared G and Mouse just about said it all... oh, but with the exception, since you mentioned architecture, of aluminum sideboard tract homes and trailer parks....

2007-01-11 05:56:55 · answer #10 · answered by Venice Girl 6 · 0 3

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