Vocabulary
a prolonged period of abnormally low rainfall.
Drought
This state's capital is Jackson.
Mississippi
How many provinces and territories does Canada have?
10 provinces, 3 territories
List the Regions
Northeast, Midwest, South, West
What type of government does the United States have?
Constitutional federal republic
a type of dome-shaped shelter built from blocks of solid snow, traditionally used by Inuit.
Igloo
What is the capital of California?
Sacramento
List the 3 Territories of Canada
What region contains cities such as New York & Philadelphia?
Northeast
Name the three branches of the U.S. government.
the legislative, executive, and judicial branches
a severe worldwide economic downturn from 1929 to the late 1930s.
Great Depression
What State's capital is Charleston?
West Virginia
What is #8 on the Canada Map? See map
Ontario
Name the region known for its diverse geography, including mountains and plains, and is home to the Rocky Mountains.
Western region
What allows the U.S. to be one of the worlds weathiest nations?
an abundance of natural resources that provide materials for manufacturing and energy production.
a powerful political union of six Native American nations – the Mohawk, Oneida, Onondaga, Cayuga, Seneca, and Tuscarora – formed to promote peace, cooperation, and collective security.
Iraqouis League
What is the capitol of Michigan?
Lansing
What is one of Canada's main economic sectors based on the large amount of water surrounding the country?
Maritime economy. Fishing, shipping, etc
Which region is home to geographical features such as the Great Plains & Great Lakes?
Midwest
Explain the importance of checks and balances in the U.S. government.
to prevent any one branch from becoming too powerful
a historical system of multi-leg, three-sided trade routes that connected Europe, Africa, and the Americas between the 17th and 19th centuries.
Triangular Trade
What are the following states capitals:
- South Dakota
- Vermont
- Ohio
- Pierre
- Montpelier
- Columbus
What are #11-13 on the Canada Map?
New Brunswick, Prince Edward Island, Nova Scotia
List the number of states associated with each region.
Northeast - 9
Midwest - 12
South - 16
West - 13
Discuss how individual freedoms can encourage economic growth
it creates competition which allows innovation in products and entrepreneurship to flourish.