Lesson 1
True or False:
Economies of places within a region can have differences.
True
Why were there conflicts between Native American groups and European explorers?
Europeans settled land that Native Americans already lived on.
In what way does the Constitution divide the power of the federal government?
It separates the powers of the federal government among three branches.
What does it mean to have a healthy economy?
many people are employed/making money
In the Midwest
name one renewable resource and one non-renewable resource.
renewable: water, trees, crops
nonrenewable: oil, coal, gas
What does the word "colonist" mean?
someone who settles in an area that is ruled by another group or country
Name a job of the federal government and the state government
Federal: Declare war, maintain military, and print money
State: oversee state elections, maintain roads, pay state workers
what does the word "scarcity" mean?
A low supply of goods and services
not enough to meet demands
How can geography influence the population of a city?
Water makes it easier to get goods
Highways make for more population in cities
what two characteristics do places within a climate zone share?
similar temperatures
similar sized cities and towns
Why did some states not want to join together as one nation?
what does the word "amendment" mean?
Why is it a good idea for people to put money in the bank?
to earn money from interest
How has the United States become a World Leader since World War II?
Lead the world in space exploration
Promoting Global Peace
Leader in technology
a line on a map that is used to establish the northern or southern location of a place
Longitude or Latitude
Latitude
What happened during the Great Depression?
People lost their jobs.
Why was The Constitution been amended 27 times?
They did not have all of the rights in the first document
why does America import coffee from Columbia?
America does not have the right climate to grow coffee beans
What are two factors that help someone choose a career?
Something they are good at
Something they enjoy doing
The amount of money they could make
True or False: Regions can be defined by the size and shape of their landforms and waterways.
True
Why was the United Nations formed?
To encourage nations to work together for world peace
How do residents of cities and towns benefit from having their own local governments?
They can make laws that best work for them individually
The US Mint produces a lot of coins. If you see a "P" on a coin, what does that mean?
It was made in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
How does a good economy affect donations to helping a community?
if the economy is doing well, people are more likely to have money to donate