Columbian Exchange
Who is credited with starting the Columbian Exchange?
Christopher Columbus
What is NATO's role/purpose?
A collective military defense organization
Which three countries are directly involved in USMCA?
United States, Mexico, and Canada
How do coastal regions impact international interactions?
Easier access to trade routes
What does "Old World" and "New World" primarily refer to?
Old World = Europe
New World = the Americas
What devastating disease from Europe decimated indigenous populations in the Americas?
Smallpox
Conflict resolution/peacekeeping
What does the USMCA aim to do?
Create more economic collaboration among the U.S., Canada, and Mexico
Name two geographic features that shape international relationships.
Rivers
Access to oceans
Natural resources
Name three major North American countries.
United States, Mexico, and Canada
Name two items that originated in the New World and were introduced to the Old World.
Crops: Potatoes, corn (maize), tomatoes, chocolate, tobacco
Plants: Squash, pumpkins, beans, peanuts
Animals: Turkeys, Guinea Pigs
Which North American country plays a significant role in both NATO and the UN?
How do trade agreements like USMCA impact international economic interactions?
Facilitating more open and regulated trade between countries
How does the United States' geographic position influence its global role?
Providing access to multiple oceans and diverse trade routes
Name the three coastal regions of North America.
Pacific, Atlantic, and Gulf
How did the Columbian Exchange dramatically change global ecosystems?
The transfer of plants and animals between continents
Focus on diplomatic dialogue rather than direct military intervention
Describe the evolution from NAFTA to USMCA.
An updated trade agreement with modernized economic guidelines
How do geographic features contribute to a country's global power?
Creating diverse economic, military, and diplomatic advantages
What is Canada's relationship with the United States in an international sphere?
Peacekeeper/meditator
"big brother" to the United States