REGIONS REVIEW

Atlantic Canada - Easternmost provinces of Newfoundland, New Brunswick, Nova Scotia, and Prince Edward Island Cod fishing - mainstay of region’s economy The Grand Banks – Shallow waters in the Atlantic, rich source of fish.

Atlantic Canada - Easternmost provinces of Newfoundland, New Brunswick, Nova Scotia, and Prince Edward Island Cod fishing - mainstay of region’s economy The Grand Banks – Shallow waters in the Atlantic, rich source of fish. Maritime or Atlantic Provinces

Ontario and Quebec Two-thirds of Canada's population lives in this region. Settled along the St. Lawrence River and the Great Lakes Ontario - strongly British Quebec - 80% of the population of French origin.

Core Provinces Ontario and Quebec Two-thirds of Canada's population lives in this region. Settled along the St. Lawrence River and the Great Lakes Ontario - strongly British Quebec - 80% of the population of French origin.

Prairie region - Manitoba, Saskatchewan, and Alberta. Wheat, petroleum, and coal Newly discovered “shale oil” reserves may be larger than the Middle East. Major urban centers include Edmonton, Calgary, and Winnipeg.

Prairie region - Manitoba, Saskatchewan, and Alberta. Wheat, petroleum, and coal Newly discovered “shale oil” reserves may be larger than the Middle East. Major urban centers include Edmonton, Calgary, and Winnipeg. Prairie Provinces

Western Frontier - centered in Vancouver, British Columbia, at the mouth of the Fraser River. More than one-half of the province's population lives in the Vancouver area, which is the region's main industrial, administrative, financial, and cultural center. Vancouver is home to the second largest Chinatown in North America. Shares many of the same characteristics at the Pacific Northwest of the U.S. ©2010, TESCCC

Western Provinces Western Frontier - centered in Vancouver, British Columbia, at the mouth of the Fraser River. More than one-half of the province's population lives in the Vancouver area, which is the region's main industrial, administrative, financial, and cultural center. Vancouver is home to the second largest Chinatown in North America. Shares many of the same characteristics at the Pacific Northwest of the U.S. ©2010, TESCCC

Canadian North – sparsely populated –Nickel, copper, and uranium are the major resource metals mined and exported from the area. –Forestry, pulp manufacture, and hydroelectricity - additional economic resources Nunavut is the newest political unit. (1999) ©2010, TESCCC

Northern Frontier: Territories Canadian North – sparsely populated –Nickel, copper, and uranium are the major resource metals mined and exported from the area. –Forestry, pulp manufacture, and hydroelectricity - additional economic resources Nunavut is the newest political unit. (1999) ©2010, TESCCC

Maine, New Hampshire, Vermont, Massachusetts, Connecticut, Rhode Island, New York, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, Delaware, Maryland, and the District of Columbia Historical Geography longest history of European settlement, gateway to immigrants. financial and manufacturing hub early in the industrial revolution. Economic Geography Rural areas are agricultural – primary sector Urban areas are major world economic centers – tertiary, quaternary sectors Cultural Geography Very diverse, large population – many ethnic groups and languages Usually votes Democrat

Northeast Maine, New Hampshire, Vermont, Massachusetts, Connecticut, Rhode Island, New York, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, Delaware, Maryland, and the District of Columbia Historical Geography longest history of European settlement, gateway to immigrants. financial and manufacturing hub early in the industrial revolution. Economic Geography Rural areas are agricultural – primary sector Urban areas are major world economic centers – tertiary, quaternary sectors Cultural Geography Very diverse, large population – many ethnic groups and languages Usually votes Democrat

“Why is it called the Rust Belt?” Michigan, Ohio, Indiana, Illinois, Wisconsin, Minnesota, and Iowa Historical Geography Once the “Western Frontier”, hence the name. Breadbasket of the U.S., as this is an agricultural region. Also known as a manufacturing, blue-collar hub of the U.S. Economic Geography Formerly mining and manufacturing center – primary and secondary sector Decline in recent past, hurt area economy, jobs moved away Cultural Geography Large cities, declining population - Urban Gentrification in some places. “White Flight” in 1960’s-80’s. Mainly blue collar, rural areas mainly white

Midwest “Why is it called the Rust Belt?” Michigan, Ohio, Indiana, Illinois, Wisconsin, Minnesota, and Iowa Historical Geography Once the “Western Frontier”, hence the name. Breadbasket of the U.S., as this is an agricultural region. Also known as a manufacturing, blue-collar hub of the U.S. Economic Geography Formerly mining and manufacturing center – primary and secondary sector Decline in recent past, hurt area economy, jobs moved away Cultural Geography Large cities, declining population - Urban Gentrification in some places. “White Flight” in 1960’s-80’s. Mainly blue collar, rural areas mainly white

North Carolina, South Carolina, Florida, Georgia, Alabama, Mississippi, Tennessee, Arkansas, Virginia, W. Virginia, Kentucky, and Louisiana Historical Geography settled as an agricultural region, with slavery and cash crops Anglo Protestant plantation farmers were dominant group. Significant in US Civil War ( ) and Civil Rights Movement (1960’s) Economic Geography Agriculture, new heavy industry, tourism Moving from primary sector to secondary and tertiary sectors Cultural Geography Large African-American population Strongly Christian, usually votes Republican Culture still has connection to Civil War

South North Carolina, South Carolina, Florida, Georgia, Alabama, Mississippi, Tennessee, Arkansas, Virginia, W. Virginia, Kentucky, and Louisiana Historical Geography settled as an agricultural region, with slavery and cash crops Anglo Protestant plantation farmers were dominant group. Significant in US Civil War ( ) and Civil Rights Movement (1960’s) Economic Geography Agriculture, new heavy industry, tourism Moving from primary sector to secondary and tertiary sectors Cultural Geography Large African-American population Strongly Christian, usually votes Republican Culture still has connection to Civil War

Kansas, Nebraska, South Dakota, North Dakota, Oklahoma, Historical Geography Staging point of war between the native people and the American settlers, especially after the 1862 “Homestead Act”. Was also used for cattle grazing and cattle drives, cities founded as railroad hubs for cattle. Economic Geography Agriculture – farming and cattle, Primary sector Region makes enough food to feed whole world Cultural Geography People are mainly Anglo, Protestant Mainly rural – lots of small towns, fewer cities

Great Plains Kansas, Nebraska, South Dakota, North Dakota, Oklahoma, Historical Geography Staging point of war between the native people and the American settlers, especially after the 1862 “Homestead Act”. Was also used for cattle grazing and cattle drives, cities founded as railroad hubs for cattle. Economic Geography Agriculture – farming and cattle, Primary sector Region makes enough food to feed whole world Cultural Geography People are mainly Anglo, Protestant Mainly rural – lots of small towns, fewer cities

New Mexico, Colorado, Wyoming, Montana, Idaho, Utah, Nevada, Arizona, Texas Historical Geography Mining towns, Outlaws (Wild West) Cattle/Sheep Grazing, Reservation Lands Las Vegas and Reno- Gambling towns Cultural Geography Low population density Large Hispanic population, as well as Native Americans

Western Interior States New Mexico, Colorado, Wyoming, Montana, Idaho, Utah, Nevada, Arizona, Texas Historical Geography Mining towns, Outlaws (Wild West) Cattle/Sheep Grazing, Reservation Lands Las Vegas and Reno- Gambling towns Cultural Geography Low population density Large Hispanic population, as well as Native Americans

California, Oregon, Washington Historical Geography Population grew during the 1840’s “Gold Rush”. Grew again when irrigation and canals brought water to dry areas for farming. Economic Geography Mostly mining and ranching, primary sectors; tourism, tertiary sectors. High-tech centers in San Francisco, Seattle areas – quaternary sector Entertainment and media in Southern California Cultural Geography Presently, about one-seventh of the United States population lives in southern California. Rapidly increasing urban population, due to high birth rate and immigration Large Hispanic population

Pacific West States California, Oregon, Washington Historical Geography Population grew during the 1840’s “Gold Rush”. Grew again when irrigation and canals brought water to dry areas for farming. Economic Geography Mostly mining and ranching, primary sectors; tourism, tertiary sectors. High-tech centers in San Francisco, Seattle areas – quaternary sector Entertainment and media in Southern California Cultural Geography Presently, about one-seventh of the United States population lives in southern California. Rapidly increasing urban population, due to high birth rate and immigration Large Hispanic population

Alaska and Hawaii, Pacific Ocean Historical Geography Alaska was purchased from Russian Empire in 1867, for $7.2 million, became a territory in 1912, and the 49th state of the U.S. in Hawaii was independent republic from 1894 until 1898, then annexed by USA. Attack on Pearl Harbor by Japan on December 7, Became a state in Economic Geography Tourism and fishing, agriculture in Hawaii Oil, mining, and forestry important in Alaska Cultural Geography Large populations of Hawaiians, Native Americans, and Asians

Alaska and Hawaii Alaska and Hawaii, Pacific Ocean Historical Geography Alaska was purchased from Russian Empire in 1867, for $7.2 million, became a territory in 1912, and the 49th state of the U.S. in Hawaii was independent republic from 1894 until 1898, then annexed by USA. Attack on Pearl Harbor by Japan on December 7, Became a state in Economic Geography Tourism and fishing, agriculture in Hawaii Oil, mining, and forestry important in Alaska Cultural Geography Large populations of Hawaiians, Native Americans, and Asians