Reading Check Questions Pages 138,139, 141

Question p. 138 EXPLAINING: What role did the United States play in Global affairs after 1900? The USA became a world leader fighting in wars, competing in the Cold War, and leading the battle against terrorism. World War I World War II Korean War Vietnam War Gulf War

SUMMARIZING: How did Canada’s government change over time? Question p. 139 SUMMARIZING: How did Canada’s government change over time? It was originally a set of British colonies; most colonies united in 1867 to form a dominion; today it is fully independent and made up of 10 provinces and 3 territories.

Watch this Map Timeline of Canada’s changes.

SUMMARIZING: What powers do U.S. national and state governments have? Question p. 141 SUMMARIZING: What powers do U.S. national and state governments have? The national government makes international treaties, coins money and regulates interstate trade. The states handle issues such as health and education.