The West: States and Capitals

Explore the states and capitals of the West with this engaging crossword puzzle! The western United States encompasses 11 states, including Montana, California, Nevada, and Oregon. To solve this puzzle, fourth and fifth graders will use the word bank to match up each of the states in the West with their capital.

Learning the regions, states, and capitals provides students with more context as they study history, geography, weather, current events, and more. Knowing where the state’s government is located can also inform young citizens about who represents them and where political decisions are being made.

Test your knowledge of the other regions with The Northeast: States and Capitals, The Southeast: States and Capitals, The Midwest: States and Capitals, and The Southwest: States, Capitals, and Big Cities.