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The United States and Canada are both considered to be multicultural societies because...
A history of immigration has resulted in several cultures contributing to society.
Which factor most contributed to creating the human geographic characteristics of Canada and the United States?
Colonization of the region in the sixteenth and seventeenth centuries.
The origins of Calypso music in the Caribbean region can be traced to the contributions of...
Africans who were brought to the region as enslaved people.
How is the Dominican Republic different than other Caribbean nations?
They produce most of their own food and export it as well.
What THREE skills were developed by the Maya?
Mathematics, Calendars, and Construction.
Because economic freedom is valued in the United States and Canada, the two societies have chosen to...
Limit the power of the government
What is one way language patterns in the Caribbean were affected by cultural diffusion?
Several European languages replaced many indigenous languages.
How did the American revolutionary ideals of liberty and human rights influence life in the Caribbean islands?
Enslaved Africans were inspired to fight their French rulers for freedom.
Christianity and the Spanish language were introduced into the region.
What TWO religions are practiced in Trinidad and Tobago?
Hinduism and Islam
What is NAFTA?
Trade agreement with Canada, the United States, and Mexico.
Cultures in the Caribbean vary widely, which is most likely due to which TWO things?
The Columbian Exchange and Colonization by other nations.
The country of Panama is significant in terms of geography because...
It is an isthmus that connects the continents of North America and South America.
Why have the French-speaking people in Quebec and elsewhere been unhappy with their government?
They believe the French-speaking population has been treated unfairly.
What is the best reason for the increase in Canada's population after World War II?
The workforce grew as a result of the increase in the number of immigrants.
Which part of the constitution says that it provides protections for United States Citizens?
"Secure the blessings"
What religion did the French and Spanish bring to the Caribbean?
Roman Catholicism
Caribbean reggae music is well-known for lyrics that protest poverty and lack of equal rights. What is the reason for this?
Modern-day issues influence creative expressions.
What religion is practiced in Cuba?
Santeria
Why was Panama was chosen as the site for what is known as the Panama Canal?
It is the narrowest place in the Americas.
What accounts for about 60 percent of Mexicos Gross Domestic Product (GDP).
Service industries
What religion did the British bring to the Caribbean?
Protestant faiths
Many people living in Central America have modified the physical environment by...
Cutting down rainforests to clear land for farming.
Describe the economic system of Cuba.
The economy is in poor condition after decades of communism.
Describe a country with a multicultural society.
It is home to many well-defined cultures.