1. Chapter Six The Cultural Geography of the United States and Canada

2. Section One Population Patterns

3. The People  Both the U.S. & Canada have been shaped by immigration  5% of the world population lives within the U.S. & Canada  U.S. = 307 million  Canada = 33 million  Both the U.S. & Canada have been shaped by immigration  5% of the world population lives within the U.S. & Canada  U.S. = 307 million  Canada = 33 million

4. The People Waves of Immigrants  Native Americans--first people in the U.S. and Canada who were descendants the Asians that traveled across the Bering Straight thousands of years ago  2.5 million in the U.S. & 700,000 in Canada  Late other people from Europe, Asia, Africa, & Latin America came to the region making it a population of immigrants  Great diversity Waves of Immigrants  Native Americans--first people in the U.S. and Canada who were descendants the Asians that traveled across the Bering Straight thousands of years ago  2.5 million in the U.S. & 700,000 in Canada  Late other people from Europe, Asia, Africa, & Latin America came to the region making it a population of immigrants  Great diversity

5. The People  What are some reasons people came into the United States and Canada? 1._________________________________ 2._________________________________ 3._________________________________ 4._________________________________  The Irish potato famine caused millions of Irish immigrants to rush to the U.S. in the 1840s  What are some reasons people came into the United States and Canada? 1._________________________________ 2._________________________________ 3._________________________________ 4._________________________________  The Irish potato famine caused millions of Irish immigrants to rush to the U.S. in the 1840s

6. The People  Other things that attract immigrants:  Rich natural resources  Industrial and economic development  People believe that America was filled with gold but when immigrants arrived they found it was hard to strike it rich  They did often find work in very high intensity labor jobs & have greatly contributed to the U.S. & Canadian cultures  Other things that attract immigrants:  Rich natural resources  Industrial and economic development  People believe that America was filled with gold but when immigrants arrived they found it was hard to strike it rich  They did often find work in very high intensity labor jobs & have greatly contributed to the U.S. & Canadian cultures

7. The People  English immigrants brought the English language to the U.S. & Canada  French is the official language in the province of Quebec  Many Quebecois want protection of their language and culture  Even support the idea of separatism-- breaking away of one part of a country to create a separate, independent country  English immigrants brought the English language to the U.S. & Canada  French is the official language in the province of Quebec  Many Quebecois want protection of their language and culture  Even support the idea of separatism-- breaking away of one part of a country to create a separate, independent country

8. The People  Much of the Southwestern U.S. has had a large Spanish speaking population since the colonial era  Many people in states like New Mexico are bilingual--having two languages  Spanish & English  California has a significant Asian population  Signs are written in Chinese, Japanese, Korean, and other Asian languages  Much of the Southwestern U.S. has had a large Spanish speaking population since the colonial era  Many people in states like New Mexico are bilingual--having two languages  Spanish & English  California has a significant Asian population  Signs are written in Chinese, Japanese, Korean, and other Asian languages

9. The Arts  Arts in the U.S. & Canada have seen transitions as different groups lead the region Music  Native Americans used flutes, drums, whistles, and vocal chanting  Europeans introduced folk & religious music to the region  Arts in the U.S. & Canada have seen transitions as different groups lead the region Music  Native Americans used flutes, drums, whistles, and vocal chanting  Europeans introduced folk & religious music to the region

10. The Arts  During the early 1900s African American communities developed jazz- -blend of African American rhythms with American harmonies  By the end of the 1900s country & rock ‘n’ roll were popular music genres  Classical music also saw a change as it became more modernized  During the early 1900s African American communities developed jazz- -blend of African American rhythms with American harmonies  By the end of the 1900s country & rock ‘n’ roll were popular music genres  Classical music also saw a change as it became more modernized

11. The Arts The Visual Arts  U.S. & Canadian artists have moved away from the traditional European art forms  During the 1900s, a group of American artists known as the Ashcan School painted the grim realities of urban life The Visual Arts  U.S. & Canadian artists have moved away from the traditional European art forms  During the 1900s, a group of American artists known as the Ashcan School painted the grim realities of urban life

12. The Arts  In Canada painters known as the Group of Seven showed the rugged landscape of Canada’s far north  Used bright, dynamic colors  Georgia O’Keeffe showed the beauty of the American West  In Canada painters known as the Group of Seven showed the rugged landscape of Canada’s far north  Used bright, dynamic colors  Georgia O’Keeffe showed the beauty of the American West

13. The Arts  Abstract art became popular in the mid 1900s  In architecture sky scrapers were first built in the U.S.  Architects like Frank Lloyd Write in the U.S. & Arthur Erickson in Canada designed buildings that harmonized with the region’s natural environment  Abstract art became popular in the mid 1900s  In architecture sky scrapers were first built in the U.S.  Architects like Frank Lloyd Write in the U.S. & Arthur Erickson in Canada designed buildings that harmonized with the region’s natural environment

14. Group of Seven  Group of Seven was made up of Canadian painters who portrayed life in the plains of Canada

15. Ashcan School

16. Georgia O’Keeffe

17. Frank Lloyd Wright

18. The Arts Literature  As time past American authors began writing stories about American life  Nathaniel Hawthorne, James Fennimore Cooper, & Edgar Allen Poe  Authors also focused their work on regional issues  Mark Twain = the south/Mississippi River area  Willa Cather = the Great Plains  Margaret Laurence = central Canada Literature  As time past American authors began writing stories about American life  Nathaniel Hawthorne, James Fennimore Cooper, & Edgar Allen Poe  Authors also focused their work on regional issues  Mark Twain = the south/Mississippi River area  Willa Cather = the Great Plains  Margaret Laurence = central Canada

19. The Arts  Contemporary writers also focus on cultural issues  Toni Morrison & Richard Wright = African American culture  Maxine Hong Kingston & Amy Tan = Asian immigrants  Isaac Bahevis Singer = Jewish Americans  Rudolfo Anaya & Sandra Cisneros = Hispanic life in America  Contemporary writers also focus on cultural issues  Toni Morrison & Richard Wright = African American culture  Maxine Hong Kingston & Amy Tan = Asian immigrants  Isaac Bahevis Singer = Jewish Americans  Rudolfo Anaya & Sandra Cisneros = Hispanic life in America

20. The Arts Popular Entertainment  The U.S. dominated popular fashion & entertainment  The motion picture industry began in New York & moved to southern California  Hollywood = movie business  Canada’s film industry is supported by the government  Known for it’s performing arts & Shakespeare Festival  Musicals have also become a popular form of theater in the U.S. Popular Entertainment  The U.S. dominated popular fashion & entertainment  The motion picture industry began in New York & moved to southern California  Hollywood = movie business  Canada’s film industry is supported by the government  Known for it’s performing arts & Shakespeare Festival  Musicals have also become a popular form of theater in the U.S.

21. Lifestyles  Comparatively people in the U.S. & Canada have high standards of living  Socioeconomic status--level of income & education  Allows people to have different choices and opportunities  A large surplus of food makes it a relatively inexpensive commodity  Comparatively people in the U.S. & Canada have high standards of living  Socioeconomic status--level of income & education  Allows people to have different choices and opportunities  A large surplus of food makes it a relatively inexpensive commodity

22. Lifestyles Health Care  People in this region of the world generally live longer, healthier lives  High economic development allows for the U.S. & Canada to give significant amounts of money to health care  Canada & the U.S. run their health care systems very differently Health Care  People in this region of the world generally live longer, healthier lives  High economic development allows for the U.S. & Canada to give significant amounts of money to health care  Canada & the U.S. run their health care systems very differently

23. Lifestyles  Canada health care  The government pays for it  U.S. health care  Most people pay for their own through employers and other organizations  Some assistance is available for those who cannot afford health care  Canada health care  The government pays for it  U.S. health care  Most people pay for their own through employers and other organizations  Some assistance is available for those who cannot afford health care

24. Lifestyles Education  Both Canada & the U.S. have networks of public & private schools  Both have 12 grades  Both have colleges  Both Canada & the U.S. have a 97% literacy rate  Literacy rate--the percentage of people who can read and write Education  Both Canada & the U.S. have networks of public & private schools  Both have 12 grades  Both have colleges  Both Canada & the U.S. have a 97% literacy rate  Literacy rate--the percentage of people who can read and write

25. Lifestyles Celebrations  Both countries celebrate the same religious holidays and civic observances are similar but often on different dates  Independence Day (U.S) = July 4th  Canada Day = July 1st  Days to display patriotism--loyalty to one’s country Celebrations  Both countries celebrate the same religious holidays and civic observances are similar but often on different dates  Independence Day (U.S) = July 4th  Canada Day = July 1st  Days to display patriotism--loyalty to one’s country