American Government
This branch makes US laws
Legislative
New Orleans
The US officially was recognized on this date
July 4th, 1776
The Capital of Canada
Ottawa
About how many people live in the Boston- Washington corridor
50 Million
This branch interprets US law
Judicial Branch
The Hawaiian archipelago are made up of about how many islands
130
Name 3 Native American Tribes that once lived East of the Mississippi River
Miami, Cherokee, Iroquois, Shawnee
The original inhabitants of Canada are called this
First Nations
These help control flooding
Levees
Representative Democracy or Republic
This US city became a major railroad hub during the second half of the 19th century
Chicago
During the late 19th century, the US economy began to shift towards an economy based on what
Industry
Completion of this Canadian structure helped Canada's economy grow and allowed goods to shipped out easier
St. Lawrence Seaway
This is the fastest growing ethnic group in the United States
Hispanic or Latino Americans
The House of Representatives and the US Senate
This is the highest point in the lower 48 states
Mt. Whitney
Our God given right to expand West was called
Manifest Destiny
Canada is part of NAFTA which stands for this
North American Free Trade Agreement
What does GDP stand for
The US Supreme Court has this many judges (called justices)
9
Name the 5 New York City Burroughs
Manhattan, Queens, Staten Island, Brooklyn, The Bronx
The Dust Bowl took place in this geographic area in the US during the 1930's
The Great Plains
This length of the US/ Canadian border is (if you are within 200 miles either way you will earn the points)
5,523 miles
The Lewis and Clark Expedition started here and ended in what is today this US state
Started- St. Charles, Missouri
Ended- Oregon