Kyle Pounds - states and territories

to be classified V.	to be put into a category, to be arranged in classes or groups
a district N.	an area of land or political division used for official purposes
geographical, geographically A.	relating to geography ADV. in a way related to geography
New England N.	a cultural region in the United States known for its small towns, traditional culture, countryside and colored leaves in autumn
a region N.	a large area or part
self-governing A.	independently run, not controlled from the outside
a state N.	a smaller, partly self-governing division of certain countries
to stretch V.	to spread out, extend
to be tied V.	to be connected with rope or string, V. to be connected (historically, politically, economically, etc.)
a territory (territories) N.	an area of land ruled by a government, Territory often suggests that the area of land is not given full recognition or equal power in the political process.