Unit 2: The US and Canada Human Geography of the US
History and Government of the US
Different Countries Held Territory
Columbian Exchange
Establishing the Union France and England fought over territory, but eventually England had total control of everything east of the Mississippi. Not long after, American colonists wanted independence from England…
The Union Expanded westward through the LA Purchase and Manifest Destiny Immigrants moved to the NE from Europe in the 1800s. Many settlers began moving west for land
Issues Within the Union
An Industrializing Nation More immigration Cities expand as the population grows – NY, Boston, Pittsburgh, Cleveland, Detroit, Chicago
A Growing World Power
A World Power
American Government Representative Democracy
Economy and Culture of the US
World’s Greatest Economic Power Capitalism, free enterprise, exports Primary Economy: agriculture Secondary Economy: manufacturing Tertiary Economy: services
A Diverse Society: Ethnicity
A Diverse Society: Language
A Diverse Society: Religion
Subregions of the United States
Regions
Megalopolis