Both U.S., and Canada have:
-primary language is\ English
-large numbers of Christians
-representtive democracy
What factors explain the characteristics?
The idea that government in
the US should be
"of the people" can be traced to….
How have immigrants influenced the
culture trait of language in the
United States over time?
What is the absolute location of
Houston, TX?
Does the United States export oil
out or import oil into the
country?
What geographic factors have given
Canada and the US
protection against invasion?
Both the US and Canada provide
mandatory, tuition free public
education for elementary and secondary
students. Why might governments
believe that this should be provided?
gumbo, rice, watermelon, black-eyed peas
banjo, jazz, blues
shotgun houses
Slave labor: blacksmiths, farmers, etc
Answer:
Both were colonies of Great Britain and
these characteristics can be traced to
British influence.
Answer:
Ancient Greece
Answer:
Immigrants added words from
their native language to English
Answer:
at 29˚ N, 95˚ W
Answer:
Imports oil into the country from
other countries
Answer:
Isolation by having the Atlantic Ocean
on the east and the Pacific Ocean
on the west
Answer:
An educated public will fulfill civic
responsibilities, protect citizens rights,
maintain a representtive government,
and help build a strong economy.
Answer:
African Americans
The food, music, architecture, and economic
roles represent which ethnic group?
What is NOT a positive example of
multiculturalism in Canada?
Answer:
French Canadians believe that government
protections for multiculturalism will
diminish the importance of the French
Culture in Quebec, Canada.
What is NOT a way in which US citizens
can participate and influence the
political process?
What are two items created by
Canadians that changed the world?
Name some of the responsibilities of
US citizens.
Why does the Canadian government
regulate their health care industry?
In Canada and the US, what is a shared
characteristic of their free market
economies?
In New Orleans, what technology is
used to protect against flooding during
hurricanes and how do they work?
Irrigation systems
have made it possible
to grow crops in arid regions.
What theme of geography is this? Explain.
Name 3 major landforms that are
shared by the US and Canada.
Why do most Canadians list near the
southern border of their country?
In 2012, Walmart made news when it
was accused of bribing government
officials to secure building
permits in Mexico.
What effects could this have on shoppers?
How have Google & other search engines
have transformed our search
for knowledge. How?
Answer:
Watch the news reports on the
campaign of candidates
Answer:
Insulin and the zipper
Answer:
jury duty, obeying laws, paying taxes, vote,
register for the draft, serve as a witness
Answer: They believe it is in the
best interest of the public.
Answer:
Businesses are driven by a
desire for profits
Answer:
They build levees (dams) along the banks
to prevent water from spilling over
onto the land.
Answer:
Human-Environment Interactions: This is
people adapting to the physical environment
in the region in which they live.
Answer:
Rocky Mountains, Coastal Range, Great Plains
Answer:
Because it is the mildest
climate in Canada.
Answer:
Shoppers may shop elsewhere because
they wonder if the company is being
unethical with other practices.
Answer:
Electronic format
most often on the internet