The Basics
This country is directly south of the USA
Mexico
This river is one of the longest in North America.
the Mississippi
This giant canyon is in Arizona.
Grand Canyon
This city is the capital of the United States.
Washington D.C.
This city is famous for deep-dish pizza.
Chicago
The USA has ___ states in total.
50
The USA has deserts, tundra, rainforests, and this flat landscape
Plains
This monument in New York Harbor is a symbol of freedom.
the Statue of Liberty
This city is known as “The Big Apple.”
NYC
The USA is sometimes described as a “salad bowl.” What does that mean?
cultures keep their own traditions while living together
The USA is the world’s ___ largest country.
third
This region is famous for cacti and desert heat.
the Southwest
The Cloud Gate sculpture in Chicago is also called ________.
"The Bean"
This city in California is famous for Hollywood.
Los Angeles
This Tennessee city is known as the center of country music.
Nashville
The capital of the United States is this city.
Washington DC
The Rocky Mountains stretch from this U.S. state into Canada.
Colorado
This national park is known for geysers like Old Faithful.
Yellowstone
This is the nickname for Chicago.
"The Windy City"
People often talk about “Southern hospitality.” What does this stereotype suggest?
Southerners are friendly and welcoming
Alaska and Hawaii are known as these types of states.
non-contiguous
This mountain range runs along the eastern part of the country.
the Appalachians
This tall landmark in Washington, D.C. honors the first U.S. president.
the Washington Monument
New Orleans is famous for this yearly festival
Mardi Gras
Why do you think size has influenced American culture so strongly?
different climates and cultures influence different areas