Ranks first among the cities of the United States as a canning and preserving center.
The world's chief center for the manufacture of straw hats.
An important center for shipping oysters and crabs.
Associated with the writing of “The Star-Spangled Banner.”
QUESTIONS FOR REVIEW AND STUDY
1. What advantages of location does Baltimore possess?
2. Why is Baltimore called the gateway to the South?
3. What are the leading exports of this city?
4. In what industries does Baltimore rank first in the United States?