2. Chapter II Population

3. I. The Composition of American Population 1. The total population of the U.S.A in 2006 is up to about __________. 2. The population of the United States is of a very complex composition. 3. The Indians are the original inhabitants, now in “Indian Reservations” of the number of 2.3 million.The Indians 4. Most of the inhabitants are of European origin, holding over 80%. 5. America is called “Melting Pot”.Melting Pot 301 764 000

4. II. The Distribution of Population Four densely-populated areas (1/2)areas A. The area along the Atlantic seaboard B. The area around the five Great Lakes C. The area along the Pacific coast D. The area of the Gulf of Mexico Uneven distribution

5. Chapter III The Fifty States

6. Features of the eight regions ( 1. The New England ( 6 states ) 6 states A. Featured with mountains, valleys and rivers. B. Industries: a. not a farming area due to the poor soil b. good at making watches & clocks, shoes & clothing, leather goods & tools for industry c. fishing center: advantageous location and some of the best fishing waters C. Massachusetts: the most important &populous D. Boston, the capital, leading port, financial and cultural center E. Rhode Island: smallest, most densely populated

7. 2. The Middle Atlantic Region ( 6 6 6 6 s s s s tttt aaaa tttt eeee ssss) A. Importance a. ¼ of the entire population lives in the section. b. 1/3 of the products are made here. c. ¾ of the foreign trade pass through NYC. B. Industrial Northeast: large factories, highly developed transportation C. Rich in minerals: coal, iron D. Agriculture: a. good soil and temperate climate b. Large farms and ranches E. Important cities: New York City

8. 3. The South Region ( 1111 1111 s s s s tttt aaaa tttt eeee ssss) A. Sunny South: warm climate B. Agriculture: a. Past: cotton & tobacco b. Now: sugar, rice, peanuts, corn, vegetables c. Florida is rich in citrus fruits. C. Industry: a. New industrial area for the cheap black workers b. Cotton textile plants c. Oil refinery, aircraft, spacecraft D. Large cities: New Orleans, Atlanta

9. ( 8 states) 4. The Midwest Region =middle west ( 8 states) 8 states 8 states A. Richest section: large mineral resources, rich soil, good climate, fertile plains, low rolling hills B. Excellent means of transportation: a. five Great Lakes b. Rivers: the Mississippi, the Missouri, the Ohio C. Agriculture: corn, dairy goods, cattle D. Industry: automobiles, trucks, refrigerators, farm machinery, articles for daily life E. Important cities: Chicago, Detroit

10. ( 6 states) 5. The Region of the Great Plains ( 6 states) 6 states 6 states A. Features: a. Smallest population in the country b. Few large cities, vastness of flat land c. Different climate from north to south d. Poor soil and little rain B. Important agricultural area: a. wheat: leading; cotton: second; corn; third b. Cattle ranching, hogs, sheep C. Important mineral area: oil D. People: 1/5 of the Indians live in Oklahoma.

11. 6. The West Region (11 states)11 states A. Three trips: Mountain states, great plateau states, Pacific Coast states B. Location: embraces the area of the Rocky Mountain and all territory west to the Rocky Mountain to the Pacific Ocean C. Cattle and sheep raising area: Farming is limited due to the mountains. D. Mining area: iron, coal, copper, gold, silver E. California dominates the region. a. Rich in natural resources, fertile land, well-established industry, large population b. First state to mine gold and make airplanes F. Principal cities: Los Angeles, San Francisco Seattle, Salt Lake City

12. 7. Alaska A. Location: in the northwestern part of North America B. Three parts:Three parts a. North Arctic Alaska b. Central Alaska: Mount Mekinley is the highest peak on this continent.Mount Mekinley c. Southern coastal lowland and north west- southeast coastal land: agriculture C. Full of glaciers, waterfalls D. Economy: chief ~ : fishing; lumber industry and production of wood-pulp E. Minerals: oil, coal, copper, gold

13. Alaska in Summer

14. 8. H H H H H aaaa wwww aaaa iiii iiii A. It comprises eight major islands. B. Climate: comfortable, temperature remains 24 degrees centigrade. C. Hawaii is the largest island; Oahu is the third, shaped like a diamond. D. Honolulu a. The capital is the largest city and half of the Hawaiians live in it. b. Pearl Harbor: base of the Pacific Fleet E. Crops: sugar cane: first; pineapple: second; coffee, fruit, vegetables F. Life and scenery.

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16. American Indians and their Octopus Bag

17. An American Indian school in 1900 Back

18. Melting Pot Definition: A phrase commonly used to signify the mixture and assimilation of different races that have immigrated into U.S. Hispanic or Latino: 41.8 million  There are about 12.47 million Asians. Back

20. Maine New Hampshire Vermont Massachusetts Rhode Island Connecticut New York New Jersey Pennsylvania Delaware Maryland West Virginia Virginia North Carolina South Carolina Georgia Florida Alabama Mississippi Tennessee Kentucky Louisiana Arkansas Ohio Michigan Indiana Illinois Wisconsin Missouri Iowa Minnesota North Dakota South Dakota Nebraska Kansas Oklahoma Texas Montana Wyoming Colorado New Mexico Idaho Utah Nevada Arizona Washington Oregon California

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22. Alaska mountain stream Back

24. Hawaii-Oahu- Waikiki Beach

25. Hawaii Maui sunset Back