Vocabulary
When one country expands itself into a foreign land and establishes a colony/colonies
Colonization
These countries make up North America
Canada, The United States, and Mexico
This religion was introduced to North America by Europeans during colonization
Christianity
Mexico separated from this country to become its own country and gain its independence
Spain
People immigrating from Asia brought over these religions to North America (must give at least 2)
Either: Buddhism, Islam, Hinduism
When people move from one country to another
Immigration
This river forms the U.S. - Mexican border.
The Rio Grande
North American colonization:
The countries of _______ & _______colonized __________.
The country of _______ colonized __________
The country of _______ colonized __________
Britain and France; the United States
France; Canada
Spain; Mexico
North America saw a rise of immigrants from these countries during this time period
Germany, Ireland, Italy, and Poland
DOUBLE JEOPARDY
Cultural diffusion
The exchange of goods and services between countries
Trade
This mountain range is the largest one in North America
The Rocky Mountains
These were the main reasons that Europeans came to North America
Gold, God, & Glory
This monotheistic religion was introduced to North America during this time period by immigrants from Europe
Judaism (the Jewish Religion)
This was a severe economic downturn in US modern history. It was marked by steep declines in industrial production, mass unemployment, banking panics, and sharp increases in rates of poverty and homelessness
The Great Depression
A group that has a mixture of many cultures
Multicultural
This physical feature prevented the British from expanding westward during colonization
The Appalachian Mountains
The first settlers in North America were the ________ _________. The different regions of North America forced them to _______ to their environment in order to survive.
Native Americans; Adapt
Canada separated from this country to become its own country and gain its independence
England
This was the struggle for social justice for African Americans to gain equal rights under the law in the United States
Civil Rights Movement
These describe the reasons that people might immigrate from their countries of birth and settle in another particular country
Push & Pull Factors
Name the Great Lakes and tell us what they provide millions of people with in North America
Lake Superior, Lake Michigan, Lake Huron, Lake Erie, Lake Ontario
Fresh water
This won the United States independence from Britain and committed the new nation to the ideal of personal independence
The American Revolution
This battle happened in the United States after decades of simmering tensions between the northern and southern states over slavery
The Civil War
During this movement, African American culture became popular, especially jazz music. Jazz music then eventually lead to Rock and Roll
Harlem Renaissance