The U.S.
Canada
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100
The string of cities along the coast in the northeastern U.S. is called______. A. Urban Sprawl B. Suburbs C. A megalopolis D. Immigration
C. Megalopolis
100
________ moved from the newly independent U.S. to Canada after the American Revolution. A. Inuit B. Loyalists C. Quebecois D. First Nations
B. Loyalists
100
Why did the provinces of British North America desire to unite into a dominion under the British Government?
It would lead to the welfare of the provinces and promote the interests of the British Empire.
100
The ability to speak two languages?
Bilingual
100
The first European inhabitants in Canada were from this country
France
200
Enslaved persons escaped from the South though a series of safe homes known as the _____. A. Underground Railroad B. Metropolitan area C. Urban sprawl D. Immigration
A. Underground Railroad
200
A partially self-governing country with close ties to Great Britain is a _______. A. Territory B. Loyalist C. Parliament D. Dominion
D. Dominion
200
What was the basic plan for the government in the dominion?
The constitution would be similar to that of the UK.
200
The American South and Southwest is nicknamed this for its mild climate?
The Sunbelt
200
A city with a population over 50,000 and outlying communities called suburbs.
Metropolitan
300
What is the U.S one of the most ethnically diverse countries in the world? A. The land over which European settlers spread contained powerful kingdoms of many nationalities. B. Immigrants came to the U.S. from many countries. C. Ancestors of Native Americans probably arrived about 20,000 years ago. D. Most people in the U.S. speak English.
B. Immigrants came to the U.S. from many countries.
300
What are Canada's two official languages? A. French and Spanish B. French and English C. English and Spanish D. English and Inuktitut
B. French and English
300
Describe how climate and terrain have had and effect upon the settlement of Canada.
The climate and terrain have limited settlement in Canada. The northern part is too cold and the interior terrain is too rugged. Most Canadians live along the southern border with the U.S. and along the coast.
300
Movement of people from rural areas to cities:
Urbanization
400
Compared with 1970, what has happened to the number of single- or two-person households in the U.S. A. It has increased B. It has decreased C. It has stayed about the same D. It increased and then decreased
A. It has increased
400
What is Nunavut? A. The capital of Northwest Territories B. A mountain in western Canada C. A favorite food of Canadians D. A political territory for the Inuit, created in 1999
D. A political territory for the Inuit, created in 1999
400
The national legislature of Canada is known as:
Parliament
400
Movement of people from one country into another:
Immigration
500
The largest groups of immigrants to the U.S come from ___. A. Europe and Oceana B. Europe and Asia C. Africa and Oceana D. Asia and Latin America
D. Asia and Latin America
500
How does Canada contrast with the U.S. A. Canada had almost not settlers from Great Britain, while the U.S. had many. B. Canada has two official languages, while the U.S. does not. C. Canada had more people than the U.S. D. The U.S. is a parliamentary democracy, while Canada is a federal republic.
B. Canada has two official languages, while the U.S. does not.
500
This type of music blends African rhythm with European harmony:
Jazz
500
What historical and current factors have lead to French Canadians being protective of their culture?
The French were the first settlers in the region. They fought with the English for the rights to Canada. Their culture is an important part of their identity because it sets them apart from the rest of Canada and the U.S.
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