Physical Geography
Where would you want to farm if you opportunity to in the United States? (on what physical feature)
Great Plains
Name two ways the states got their shapes
Slavery, water (rivers/routes), railroads, resources.
U.S. and Canada have this type of government.
Democracy
What is NAFTA?
Trade agreement between Mexico, U.S., and Canada designed to promote free trade by removing tariffs between the countries.
What state in the United States is the smallest?
Rhode Island
What physical feature lies west of the Rocky Mountains? (Utah/California area)
Who proposed that states should be in rectangular patterns (square-like)
Thomas Jefferson
How are the governments of the United States and Cuba the same?
Both have a president
Who does not support NAFTA? (Disadvantage to NAFTA)
American and Canadian factory workers (it lowers their wages).
Who hit nine 3 pointers in the NBA Finals last night to break a record?
Steph Curry
What river exists in both the U.S. and Canada?
Yukon River
Most of the state boundaries in the North were drawn...
Before the Civil War
Besides having a democracy, how are the U.S. and Canada's governments similar. Give two examples.
Senate, two houses, more than one party.
No tariffs, more markets, lower labor costs, cheaper goods for consumers, and increased profits for factory/business owners).
What's the name of the 7th grade ELA teacher down the hall?
Mrs. Terpstra
Which of the Great Lakes is the deepest?
Lake Superior
Which bodies of water had a huge impact on how borders were drawn in the midwest of the United States?
Great Lakes
Besides Cuba, what other country in the world has a Communist Government?
North Korea / China
Why was Nunavut established?
The indigenous people of Nunavut wanted to self-govern/self-rule themselves.
What was the score of the Tigers game yesterday?
8-4 Loss to the Blue Jays
Which of the Great Lakes lies furthest east?
Which two states in the U.S. do not border other states?
Alaska and Hawaii
The prime minister of Canada oversees which legislative body?
Parliament
What does NAFTA stand for?
North American Free Trade Agreement
What is the name of our Cafeteria Aid (lady who runs the cafeteria during lunch)?
Mrs. Litty