Physical geography of the US
Which countries or bodies of water border the US?
North- Canada
South- Mexico and the Gulf of Mexico
East- The Atlantic ocean
West- The Pacific ocean
Mention 3 of the most popular traditions in the US
Thanksgiving
4th of July
Halloween
Super bowl Sunday
County fairs
How many European countries colonized big pieces of territory in what now is the US?
3 countries, England, France and Spain
Who was leading the first official American army and became the first president of the US?
George Washington
What happened with native or indigenous people during the Westward expansion?
Many were killed by the European colonizers and the remaining were forced to live on reservations.
Which are the most important mountain ranges in the US?
The Appalachian mountains in the East and the Rocky mountains in the West
Mention 3 of the ethnic groups that can be found in America
European
African American
Native American
Hispanic
Asian
Hawaiian/Pacific islander
Which country colonized the west region of what now is the US and Florida?
Spain
Why did the colonies get angry with the British?
Because Britain incremented taxes in regular goods like sugar, newspaper cards and legal documents.
What is the Westward expansion?
The expansion in the domain of the initial British colonies to the West territory of what now is the US
Which are the most importante rivers and lakes in the US?
The Mississippi river, the Rio Grande River, the Colorado river.
The Great Lakes and Great Salt Lake
What type of government does the US have?
A presidential democracy with a President, a Vice President and two houses of congress, the Senate and House of Representatives
Which country colonized the central region of what now is the US?
France
Which was the colonists motto before and during the war?
"No taxation without representation"
Who fought the Civil War?
The Southern states against the Northern states
Which are the three physical regions of the US?
The East and South
The Interior plains
The West
What type of economy does the US have?
A mixed economy that is more oriented to a market economy.
Which country colonized the East region of what now is the US?
England
When did the US get their independence?
At the end of the 18th century. In 1783.
Which was the main disagreement that caused the Civil war?
Slavery. The Northern states believe it was cruel and unnecessary while the Southern states didn't want slavery to end since they used them for their cotton and tabaco plantations.
How many states does the US have?
50 states and a capital district
What is the difference between a state and a territory?
States are sovereign entities which means that they have their own government. In contrast, territories are not sovereign entities since they are administered by the national government.
How many first British colonies were established in what nos is the US?
13 colonies
Which countries helped the US to get its independence? How did they help?
France and Spain. They declared war on Britain making it impossible for them to give enough resources to their troops in America.
Who were Abraham Lincoln and General Robert E. Lee?
Abraham Lincoln was the President of the Us who ended slavery causing the Southern states to try to get their independence.
General Robert E. Lee was the one who surrendered and put an end to the Civil war.