Holt People, Places, and Changes 4/15/2017 CHAPTER 6 The United States Section 1: Physical Geography Section 2: The History and Culture of the United States Section 3: The Economy CHAPTER 6

Objectives: Section 1 Physical Geography What are the major physical features of the United States? What climate regions are found in the United States? What natural resources does the United States have?

Major physical features of the United States: Section 1 Physical Geography Major physical features of the United States: The Coastal Plain The Appalachians The Piedmont The Interior Plains and the Great Plains The Rocky Mountains and the Continental Divide The Great Basin and the Colorado Plateau The Cascade Range

Climate Regions of the United States Section 1 Physical Geography Climate Regions of the United States The East: a humid continental, humid subtropical, and tropical savanna The Interior Plains: Humid continental, humid subtropical, and steppe climates The West: steppe, varied highland, desert, marine west coast, mediterranean Alaska: subarctic and tundra Hawaii: tropical and tropical savanna

Natural Resources of the United States Section 1 Physical Geography Natural Resources of the United States Productive farmlands and ranches Oil and natural gas Coal and minerals, including gold and silver Forests Oceans Natural beauty

Objectives: Section 2 The History and Culture of the United States What was the history of the United States? What rights and responsibilities do U.S. citizens have? How have different groups of people added to the cultural diversity of the United States?

The History of the United States Section 2 The History and Culture of the United States The History of the United States Colonial Era—Europeans establish colonies in North America in the 1500s Expansion—By 1850 the United States stretches from Atlantic to Pacific Ocean Industrial Growth—Steel, oil, and textiles are important industries in the late 1800s Waterways and railroads are developed.

The History of the United States (continued) Section 2 The History and Culture of the United States The History of the United States (continued) War and Peace—Despite two world wars, the United States continues to prosper.

Rights and responsibilities of U.S. citizens Section 2 The History and Culture of the United States Rights and responsibilities of U.S. citizens Right to a limited, democratic government based on the U.S. Constitution Right to vote Responsibility to take part in the democratic system

Culture Section 2 The History and Culture of the United States Languages: by 1990, 30 million citizens were bilingual Religions: many religions contribute distinct ideas and customs Foods: great diversity in the American diet Entertainment: popular artists, writers, musicians, movies, television, and sports

Objectives: Section 3 The Economy What are the major economic characteristics of the five regions of the United States? What are some of the challenges the United States faces today?

Section 3 The Economy Major economic characteristics of the five regions of the United States: Northeast—seaports, industrial manufacturing, tourism South—agriculture, textiles, technology, oil, tourism Midwest—agriculture, dairy, industrial manufacturing, growing technology Interior West—ranching, wheat, mining, tourism Pacific States—agriculture, industrial manufacturing, entertainment, forests, fish, oil, tourism

Challenges for the United States: Section 3 The Economy Challenges for the United States: International conflicts—others look to the United States for assistance Trade deficit—value of exports is lower than value of imports Poverty Crime Pollution