6 Shaping an Abundant Land Chapter HUMAN GEOGRAPHY OF THE UNITED STATES QUIT Chapter Shaping an Abundant Land UNIT ATLAS CASE STUDY Main Ideas What you will learn in this chapter Summary Summary of the chapter GeoGame Test your geographic knowledge by playing the GeoGame.

6 Shaping an Abundant Land • Chapter Main Ideas HUMAN GEOGRAPHY OF THE UNITED STATES HOME Chapter Shaping an Abundant Land UNIT ATLAS CASE STUDY Main Ideas Section 1: History and Government of the United States GRAPHIC The United States is a “nation of immigrants” settled by people from all over the world. The United States is the most diverse and highly industrialized and urbanized nation in the world. • continued . . .

6 Shaping an Abundant Land • Chapter Main Ideas HUMAN GEOGRAPHY OF THE UNITED STATES HOME Chapter Shaping an Abundant Land UNIT ATLAS CASE STUDY Main Ideas Section 2: Economy and Culture of the United States GRAPHIC American products and popular culture are recognized around the world. • The United States has the world’s largest and most diversified economy. continued . . .

6 Shaping an Abundant Land • Chapter Main Ideas HUMAN GEOGRAPHY OF THE UNITED STATES HOME Chapter Shaping an Abundant Land UNIT ATLAS CASE STUDY Main Ideas Section 3: Subregions of the United States MAP There are both similarities and differences among the subregions of the United States. • The United States is divided into four major economic and cultural subregions.

6 Shaping an Abundant Land Chapter HUMAN GEOGRAPHY OF THE UNITED STATES QUIT Chapter Shaping an Abundant Land UNIT ATLAS CASE STUDY Main Ideas What you will learn in this chapter Summary Summary of the chapter GeoGame Test your geographic knowledge by playing the GeoGame.

6 Shaping an Abundant Land History and Government Chapter Summary HUMAN GEOGRAPHY OF THE UNITED STATES HOME Chapter Shaping an Abundant Land UNIT ATLAS CASE STUDY Summary History and Government The United States was populated by a diverse group of immigrants. The United States expanded westward and industrialized. The government of the United States is a representative democracy. At the start of the 21st century, the United States was the only remaining superpower. continued . . .

Creating a Nation Natural resources, moderate climate, fertile soil, water supply attracted immigrants Migration: movement of peoples Nomads Spanish French & English Columbian Exchange: movement of plants, animals, & disease between eastern and western hemisphere during age of exploration

Creating a Nation Great Britain control American Revolution (1775-1783) Colonies become a country Louisiana Purchase (1803) Doubles size of country Civil War (1861-1865) Sectionalism divided country

Industrial and Urban Society Westward Movement 19th Century: hundreds of thousands of pioneers left for the West Native Americans removed from land 1890: 17 million people between Mississippi and Pacific Frontier: free open land in the West

Industrial and Urban Society Industrialization and Urbanization 19th Century over 14 million Europeans come to U.S. Settled New York, Boston, Pittsburg, Chicago, etc Work: textile, steel, oil, food processing etc.

World Power and Domestic Change 20th century U.S. becomes world superpower Almost able to self-sustain and avoid foreign conflict Global depression Rapid social change in 2nd half of 20th c. Suburbs: communities outside of a city Immigrants from L.A. and Asia

World Power and Domestic Change 1960’s-70’s Civil rights movements Feminist movement Vietnam (1955-75) U.S. economy boomed Technology altered way goods were produced

World Power and Domestic Change Leader of world’s non-Communist nations Cold War (1945-1991) competition for world influence U.S. emerged as sole superpower

Governing the People Political system created by U.S. Constitution (1787) Representative democracy: people rule through elected representatives Federal republic: powers are divided among the federal and state governments Three branches of government

6 Shaping an Abundant Land Economy and Culture Chapter Summary HUMAN GEOGRAPHY OF THE UNITED STATES HOME Chapter Shaping an Abundant Land UNIT ATLAS CASE STUDY Summary Economy and Culture Fertile land, valuable resources, and good location help make the United States an economic leader. Much of the U.S. economy is based on service industries. Most of the U.S. population lives in urban areas. continued . . .

World’s Greatest Economic Power World’s largest economy Exports: goods sold to another country Free enterprise: private individuals own most of the resources, technology, and business, and can operate them for profit with little control from the government

World’s Greatest. Cont. 40% of world’s corn 20% cotton Industrial output larger than any other country Electronics, food processing, steel, etc.

Worlds Greats..Cont. Service industry: kind of economic activity that produces a service rather than a product Post-industrial economy: where manufacturing no longer plays dominant role

A Diverse Society “Nation of Immigrants” 70% can trace ancestry to Europe 13% Hispanic Americans 12% African Americans 4% Asian Americans 1% Native Americans English dominant language Spanish second Religious freedom cornerstone to American society 1,000 different religious groups 85% Christians

American Life Today Over 280 million people High standard of living 80% live in cities or suburbs Automobile for 1.3 Americans 50% adults of working age are employed 6 or 7-16 required to go to school Leisure activities: baseball, b-ball, football, golf, soccer, tennis, skiing, computer, video games 1 in 10 live in poverty

6 Shaping an Abundant Land Subregions of the United States Chapter HUMAN GEOGRAPHY OF THE UNITED STATES HOME Chapter Shaping an Abundant Land UNIT ATLAS CASE STUDY Summary Subregions of the United States The Northeast region is heavily populated and industrialized. The Midwest produces a variety of agricultural and manufactured goods but is shifting to some service industries. The South is rapidly becoming more industrialized. The West is a rapidly growing economic region. continued . . .

The Northeast 5% of nation’s land 20% of nation’s population New England: Maine, Vermont, New Hampshire, Massachusetts, Rhode Island, and Connecticut Nation’s first settlements One of most industrialized and urbanized areas in the world Industries: Iron, steel, lumber—electronics, communications, medical research, finance

The Northeast

The Midwest 1/5 of nation’s land ¼ nation’s population “heartland” and “breadbasket” Midwest produce more food than any comparable area in the world Corn, wheat, soybeans, meat, dairy goods Farms on decline, service jobs incline

The Midwest

The South ¼ land area 1/3 of the population The Old South Confederacy states during Civil War Cultural mix Agriculture: cotton, tobacco, fruits, peanuts Attracted manufacturing and service industries Metropolitan areas: large cities and nearby suburbs and towns

The South

The West ½ land area 1/5 of population Dramatic and varied landscapes California most populous state in U.S. L.A. West’s cultural and commercial center Growth due to irrigation and air conditioning Economic Activities: farming, ranching, logging, fishing, tourism, filmmaking etc.

The West

6 Shaping an Abundant Land Chapter HUMAN GEOGRAPHY OF THE UNITED STATES QUIT Chapter Shaping an Abundant Land UNIT ATLAS CASE STUDY Main Ideas What you will learn in this chapter Summary Summary of the chapter GeoGame Test your geographic knowledge by playing the GeoGame.

6 Shaping an Abundant Land 5 points 10 points 10 points 10 points HUMAN GEOGRAPHY OF THE UNITED STATES HOME Chapter Shaping an Abundant Land UNIT ATLAS CASE STUDY GeoGame Review what you’ve learned in this chapter with the GeoGame Challenge! Choose a category. Answer the question and keep score of the points you earn. Click “GeoGame Home” to choose a different category. 5 points Places & Terms 10 points History and Government 10 points Economy and Culture 10 points Subregions of the United States 20 points Geographic Challenge

6 Shaping an Abundant Land Places & Terms (5 points each) Chapter HUMAN GEOGRAPHY OF THE UNITED STATES HOME Chapter Shaping an Abundant Land UNIT ATLAS CASE STUDY GeoGame GeoGame Home Places & Terms (5 points each) 1. What role did migration play in populating the United States? It brought people from Asia, Africa, and Europe to the United States. continued . . .

6 Shaping an Abundant Land Places & Terms (5 points each) Chapter HUMAN GEOGRAPHY OF THE UNITED STATES HOME Chapter Shaping an Abundant Land UNIT ATLAS CASE STUDY GeoGame GeoGame Home Places & Terms (5 points each) 2. What are some examples of items in the Columbian Exchange? Some examples are pumpkins, potatoes, sugar cane, and coffee. continued . . .

6 Shaping an Abundant Land Places & Terms (5 points each) Chapter HUMAN GEOGRAPHY OF THE UNITED STATES HOME Chapter Shaping an Abundant Land UNIT ATLAS CASE STUDY GeoGame GeoGame Home Places & Terms (5 points each) 3. What type of government does the United States have? The United States has a representative democracy. continued . . .

6 Shaping an Abundant Land Places & Terms (5 points each) Chapter HUMAN GEOGRAPHY OF THE UNITED STATES HOME Chapter Shaping an Abundant Land UNIT ATLAS CASE STUDY GeoGame GeoGame Home Places & Terms (5 points each) 4. What is an advantage of free enterprise? Limited government interference and profit are advantages of free enterprise. continued . . .

6 Shaping an Abundant Land Places & Terms (5 points each) Chapter HUMAN GEOGRAPHY OF THE UNITED STATES HOME Chapter Shaping an Abundant Land UNIT ATLAS CASE STUDY GeoGame GeoGame Home Places & Terms (5 points each) 5. How are the service industry and postindustrial economy related? Service industries are indicators of a postindustrial economy. continued . . .

6 Shaping an Abundant Land Places & Terms (5 points each) Chapter HUMAN GEOGRAPHY OF THE UNITED STATES HOME Chapter Shaping an Abundant Land UNIT ATLAS CASE STUDY GeoGame GeoGame Home Places & Terms (5 points each) 6. What makes a business a multinational corporation? The corporation will have locations in several countries. continued . . .

6 Shaping an Abundant Land Places & Terms (5 points each) Chapter HUMAN GEOGRAPHY OF THE UNITED STATES HOME Chapter Shaping an Abundant Land UNIT ATLAS CASE STUDY GeoGame GeoGame Home Places & Terms (5 points each) 7. How are the terms suburb and metropolitan area related? A suburb is part of a metropolitan area. continued . . .

6 Shaping an Abundant Land 5 points 10 points 10 points 10 points HUMAN GEOGRAPHY OF THE UNITED STATES HOME Chapter Shaping an Abundant Land UNIT ATLAS CASE STUDY GeoGame Review what you’ve learned in this chapter with the GeoGame Challenge! Choose a category. Answer the question and keep score of the points you earn. Click “GeoGame Home” to choose a different category. 5 points Places & Terms 10 points History and Government 10 points Economy and Culture 10 points Subregions of the United States 20 points Geographic Challenge

6 Shaping an Abundant Land History and Government of the United States HUMAN GEOGRAPHY OF THE UNITED STATES HOME Chapter Shaping an Abundant Land UNIT ATLAS CASE STUDY GeoGame GeoGame Home History and Government of the United States (10 points each) 1. Why is the United States called a “nation of immigrants”? It was populated by immigrants from around the world. continued . . .

6 Shaping an Abundant Land History and Government of the United States HUMAN GEOGRAPHY OF THE UNITED STATES HOME Chapter Shaping an Abundant Land UNIT ATLAS CASE STUDY GeoGame GeoGame Home History and Government of the United States (10 points each) 2. How did the Louisiana Purchase change the United States? It nearly doubled the size of the country. continued . . .

6 Shaping an Abundant Land History and Government of the United States HUMAN GEOGRAPHY OF THE UNITED STATES HOME Chapter Shaping an Abundant Land UNIT ATLAS CASE STUDY GeoGame GeoGame Home History and Government of the United States (10 points each) 3. What factors led the United States to become a superpower? strong economy, no damage after WWII, strong political influence continued . . .

6 Shaping an Abundant Land 5 points 10 points 10 points 10 points HUMAN GEOGRAPHY OF THE UNITED STATES HOME Chapter Shaping an Abundant Land UNIT ATLAS CASE STUDY GeoGame Review what you’ve learned in this chapter with the GeoGame Challenge! Choose a category. Answer the question and keep score of the points you earn. Click “GeoGame Home” to choose a different category. 5 points Places & Terms 10 points History and Government 10 points Economy and Culture 10 points Subregions of the United States 20 points Geographic Challenge

6 Shaping an Abundant Land Economy and Culture of the United States HUMAN GEOGRAPHY OF THE UNITED STATES HOME Chapter Shaping an Abundant Land UNIT ATLAS CASE STUDY GeoGame GeoGame Home Economy and Culture of the United States (10 points each) 1. Why is the United States a leader in agricultural production? fertile soil, favorable climate, early mechanization of farms continued . . .

6 Shaping an Abundant Land Economy and Culture of the United States HUMAN GEOGRAPHY OF THE UNITED STATES HOME Chapter Shaping an Abundant Land UNIT ATLAS CASE STUDY GeoGame GeoGame Home Economy and Culture of the United States (10 points each) 2. What are some examples of the cultural diversity of the United States? many different immigrant groups, a variety of religions, diverse arts and cultures continued . . .

6 Shaping an Abundant Land Economy and Culture of the United States HUMAN GEOGRAPHY OF THE UNITED STATES HOME Chapter Shaping an Abundant Land UNIT ATLAS CASE STUDY GeoGame GeoGame Home Economy and Culture of the United States (10 points each) 3. In what industry do most Americans work? service industry

6 Shaping an Abundant Land 5 points 10 points 10 points 10 points HUMAN GEOGRAPHY OF THE UNITED STATES HOME Chapter Shaping an Abundant Land UNIT ATLAS CASE STUDY GeoGame Review what you’ve learned in this chapter with the GeoGame Challenge! Choose a category. Answer the question and keep score of the points you earn. Click “GeoGame Home” to choose a different category. 5 points Places & Terms 10 points History and Government 10 points Economy and Culture 10 points Subregions of the United States 20 points Geographic Challenge

6 Shaping an Abundant Land Subregions of the United States (10 points) HUMAN GEOGRAPHY OF THE UNITED STATES HOME Chapter Shaping an Abundant Land UNIT ATLAS CASE STUDY GeoGame GeoGame Home Subregions of the United States (10 points) 1. What changes have taken place in the industrial base of the Northeast? It has shifted from traditional industries to newer manufacturing and service industries. continued . . .

6 Shaping an Abundant Land Subregions of the United States (10 points) HUMAN GEOGRAPHY OF THE UNITED STATES HOME Chapter Shaping an Abundant Land UNIT ATLAS CASE STUDY GeoGame GeoGame Home Subregions of the United States (10 points) 2. What role did water play in the development of the Midwest? Most of the region’s major cities developed near bodies of water. continued . . .

6 Shaping an Abundant Land Subregions of the United States (10 points) HUMAN GEOGRAPHY OF THE UNITED STATES HOME Chapter Shaping an Abundant Land UNIT ATLAS CASE STUDY GeoGame GeoGame Home Subregions of the United States (10 points) 3. What industries are found in the South today? petroleum, steel, chemicals, food processing, textiles, high-tech, tourism continued . . .

6 Shaping an Abundant Land Subregions of the United States (10 points) HUMAN GEOGRAPHY OF THE UNITED STATES HOME Chapter Shaping an Abundant Land UNIT ATLAS CASE STUDY GeoGame GeoGame Home Subregions of the United States (10 points) 4. How did California become the nation’s most populous state? California’s mild climate, good harbors, and natural resources

6 Shaping an Abundant Land 5 points 10 points 10 points 10 points HUMAN GEOGRAPHY OF THE UNITED STATES HOME Chapter Shaping an Abundant Land UNIT ATLAS CASE STUDY GeoGame Review what you’ve learned in this chapter with the GeoGame Challenge! Choose a category. Answer the question and keep score of the points you earn. Click “GeoGame Home” to choose a different category. 5 points Places & Terms 10 points History and Government 10 points Economy and Culture 10 points Subregions of the United States 20 points Geographic Challenge

6 Shaping an Abundant Land Geographic Challenge (20 points) Chapter HUMAN GEOGRAPHY OF THE UNITED STATES HOME Chapter Shaping an Abundant Land UNIT ATLAS CASE STUDY GeoGame GeoGame Home Geographic Challenge (20 points) 1. What was the effect of the United States becoming industrialized? The United States became a world economic leader.

6 Shaping an Abundant Land 5 points 10 points 10 points 10 points HUMAN GEOGRAPHY OF THE UNITED STATES HOME Chapter Shaping an Abundant Land UNIT ATLAS CASE STUDY GeoGame Review what you’ve learned in this chapter with the GeoGame Challenge! Choose a category. Answer the question and keep score of the points you earn. Click “GeoGame Home” to choose a different category. 5 points Places & Terms 10 points History and Government 10 points Economy and Culture 10 points Subregions of the United States 20 points Geographic Challenge