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What Type Of Mountains Are The Appalachian Mountains?

Not all fold mountains are soaring peaks. The Appalachians, stretching along North America’s east coast, are generally low-lying, gentle slopes. Millions of years ago, the Appalachians were taller than the Himalayas! Millions of years of erosion, however, have taken their toll. What type of mountain range are the Appalachian Mountains? The Appalachian Mountains, along with …

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Who Settled In The Appalachian Region?

The early settlers were primarily Scotch-Irish Presbyterians from northern Ireland and Palatinate (west Rhine) Germans. The latter immigrated in large numbers between 1720 and 1760, fleeing religious persecution and economic hardship. What group settled Appalachians? Scots-Irish “Hillbillies” About 90% of Appalachian settlers in the 18th and 19th centuries were Scots-Irish (a.k.a. Scotch-Irish) descendants of Ulster …

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