Geography
What are Canada’s major cities, and how have they influenced population distribution?
Toronto, Montreal, and Ottawa. More people live there because it is closer to the U.S. border and the climate is more comfortable.
What is the primary language spoken in Latin America, and how did it come to dominate the region?
It is Spanish, and it came to dominate the regions because most of the countries were colonized by Spain.
Who where the first Europeans to reach Canada?
Vikings
What are some ways that citizens can participate in and influence the U.S. political process?
By voting, serving on juries, and following the laws of the country.
What are the four levels of economic activity in the U.S?
Agriculture, Retail, Manufacturing, and Services.
What are the two major mountain ranges in North America, and where are they located?
Rocky Mountains in the West, Appalachian Mountains in the East.
What does the term "Hispanic" refer to?
The term “Hispanic” is used to identify individuals who have a combination of Spanish and Native American lineage.
How did westward expansion in Canada affect its native populations?
Natives were forced off their land.
What type of government is ruled directly by the people?
Democracy
What are the main crops grown in Mexico, and how do they contribute to the economy?
Corn, coffee, wheat, fruits, and vegetable are just some of what Mexicans grow and sell to earn a living.
How do the Great Lakes and St. Lawrence River influence Canada’s economy and geography?
It allows for cheaper costs for shipping products around the world.
What are some key activities families participate in during Día de los Muertos?
Families gather to celebrate life while they honor the dead, sweep graves, build special altars to honor the newly dead, and place items such as flowers, cakes, and soda next to photos of loved ones in their homes.
What is Colonization?
the act of taking control of an area or a country that is not your own, especially using force, and sending people from your own country to live there
Why is the U.S. considered a "limited government."?
Because their is a constitution that limits the power of the government and protects the rights of the people.
What are maquiladoras, and where are they commonly located?
Maquiladoras are factories along the U.S.-Mexico border used in manufacturing of goods and products.
What three major landforms are shared by the United States and Canada?
Rocky Mountains, Appalachian Mountains, and Great Plains.
What percentage of Canada’s population is foreign-born?
20.6%
Who were the early native tribes in the region now known as Mexico?
Aztecs, Olmecs, and Mayas
What are the three branches of the U.S. government?
Legislative, Executive, and Judicial
What is NAFTA, and how does it benefit Canada’s economy?
It is a free trade agreement between the U.S., Canada, and Mexico. It allows Canada to trade freely with its neighboring countries.
How does the Rio Grande influence Mexico’s geography and relationship with the United States?
It serves as the border between both the United States and Mexico.
What challenges can arise in multicultural societies, especially during economic struggles?
Their can be an increase in tension and violence between groups of people.
How did patterns of immigration change in the United States between the 1800s and today?
Today we have more immigrants from Latin America.
What are Canada’s political divisions called?
Provinces
What are some examples of socialist tendencies in Canada’s economy?
Free Public health care, regulation of costs and prices