Ch 8 Mexico
What are mestizos?
A group of people with mixed ancestry of european and indian.
Which immigrants did thetranscontinental railroad help by linking British Columbia with provinces on the East side?
Chinese
What was the doctrine, or belief, that the U.S. would spread across the North American continent from sea to sea?
Manifest Destiny
What are some geographical features US and Canada have in common?
Niagra Falls, Rocky Mtns, St. Lawrence River
A type of government in which people elect leaders, and where rule is by a majority vote is -
democracy
90% of Mexicans are Catholic and church outposts are known as-
Missions
What nationalities & countries do most Canadians come from?
French(france) and British(UK)
Oil, natural gas, coal, minerals, and forests are examples of -
Natural Resources in the US
In 1992, the United States, Mexico, and _____ signed the North American Free Trade Agreement, or NAFTA.
Canada
Name the capitals of each Country?
-Canada
-Mexico
-United States
What is Canada-Ottawa
Mexico-Mexico City
US-Washington D.C.
This type of farming involved putting dirt on a raft that was anchored to a tree.
Chinampas
What languages are spoken in Canada?
French(quebec) & english
On September 17, 1787, state delegates gathered in Philadelphia to create the _____
The Constitution
What mountain range goes through all 3 countries?
The rocky Mountains
Describe the government in Canada and US?
Canada-monarchy
US- Federal Democratic Republic
Hernan Cortes was a spanish conquistador known for what-
Claiming land for Spain
What is the title of the leader of Canada?
Prime Minister
Who did the U.S. purchase the Louisiana Territory from?
France
What oceans do they share?
Pacific and Atlantic
five lakes that form an important waterway for trade with Canada
The great lakes
Name the 2 peninsulas in Mexico
1. Baja California
2. Yucatan
True or False: British Columbia was the first province to have a major Asian population.
True
Which of the following is the main mountain range located in the East? West?
Appalachian Mountains in the East, Rockies in the West
What continent are they on?
North America
a large gulf off the southeastern coast of North America
Gulf of Mexico