America's Beginnings
a place that is ruled by another country is a
colony
What are the 3 biggest countries in North America?
Mexico, Canada, and the United States of America
Why do communities have laws?
To keep people safe
Who is the leader of the country?
the president
Which ocean is west of North America?
Pacific Ocean
people who make a home in a new place
settlers
What 2 oceans touch the east and west coast of the United States?
Atlantic and Pacific
What makes a group of people a family?
they love and care for each other
they are related to each other
Who is the leader of a state?
the governor
The __________ shows different directions on a map.
Something that makes a location special is a
landmark
the _________ tells what the colors and symbols on a map mean.
legend or key
In the United States, who makes the laws?
people in government
Who is the leader of a city
the mayor
Which kind of area usually has many businesses, buildings, apartments, and homes?
urban
Why is it important for the United States to have symbols, landmarks, and memorials?
They help us honor the history and heritage of the United States.
Which plant region in North America gets the LEAST amount of rain?
desert
recycling
What it the name for a set of rules that two countries agree to follow?
a treaty
How are a map and a globe different?
a map is flat and a globe is rouond
The colony of English settlers that came to America to get rich and find a way to the Pacific Ocean is?
The Jamestown Colony
An example of a landform found in North America is?
Mountain, Plains, Valley
Working to save resources so that they will last longer is called
conservation
In the United States, leaders are chosen through elections. Name another way a leader might be chosen in a different country.
They could be born into leadership roles (think the Queen or King of England)
How are a map and a globe alike?
they both show locations and landforms