Government
This is a key responsibility of U.S. citizens, including obeying laws, voting, and serving on juries.
Civic duty
Why does the East coast have a higher population than the West coast?
The East Coast of the United States has a significantly larger population than the West Coast due to its earlier settlement, more accessible terrain, greater availability of navigable rivers and water resources, and proximity to Europe, which facilitated early immigration and the development of established economic and cultural hubs.
This international sporting event has helped spread American culture through global participation.
The Olympics
This ocean borders the United States to the east.
Atlantic Ocean
These two countries are often grouped together due to shared economic and cultural traits.
US and Canada
What does democracy mean?
A form of government in which the people elect representatives to make decisions, policies, laws, etc.
This racial/ethnic group is expected to be the largest in the U.S. by 2050.
This best explains how U.S. culture has influenced other nations—through media, products, and language.
Cultural diffusion
This river forms part of the border between the US and Mexico
The Rio Grande
This physical feature is found in both the U.S. and Canada, contributing to shared climate zones.
The Rocky Mountains
What is a province in Canada?
A self governing administrative division that derives its power directly from Canada's Constitution, similar to a state in the U.S.
This factor—like higher birth rates and immigration—explains demographic changes in the U.S.
Immigration and Population growth
This term describes the movement of people from rural areas to cities.
Urbanization
This U.S. mountain range runs from Georgia to Maine.
The Appalachian Mountains
This factor explains the U.S. and Canada's reliance on other countries for goods—higher wages and stricter laws.
Global Trade
What are the three branches of government?
Executive, Legislative and Judicial
This state has low population density due to its mountainous geography and cold climate.
Wyoming
This major city developed due to its access to waterways and trade routes.
New York City
This explains why major cities often developed along rivers and coasts.
Access to trade and transportation
This major body of water is located between Canada and the northern U.S. and is one of the world’s largest freshwater systems.
The Great Lakes
The 15th Amendment states what?
Prohibits the federal and state government from denying a citizen the right to vote based on their "race, color, or previous condition of servitude.
This is the main reason most Canadians live near the U.S. border.
Milder climate and access to trade
This map feature can show population density and urban growth over time.
Population density map
These are two U.S. states known for producing gold and silver
Nevada and Alaska
This biome stretches across much of northern Canada and Alaska, characterized by frozen ground and cold temperatures.
Tundra