1. Ch 6 Sec 1
Cultural Geography
of the
United States
&
Canada

2. The U.S. has been influenced by Asians some 20,000 years ago, Native Americans, European settlement, & modern industrialization.
Canada has been shaped by European immigration & its physical geography.

4. Population Patterns Reasons for U.S. immigration: Political freedoms
Religious freedoms
Better economic opportunities
Fleeing a war &/or natural disaster

5. Most populated U.S. areas:
Northeast
Great Lakes regions
Pacific coast (sunbelt)
*US has experienced urbanization,
in coastal areas

6. 1924
1973

11. Metropolis – is one city with at least 50,000 people
Megalopolis- is a chain of cities linked together, example is Richmond Va. to Boston Mass.
San Diego

14. Least populated U.S. areas:
Subarctic region of Alaska
Parts of the Great Plains
Great Basin

15. History and Government
U.S. history has been influenced by:
Native Americans
European colonization
A war for independence
against Great Britain
4.The creation of a new gov

16. 5. Westward expansion
6. Industrial growth
7. Technological changes

17. The Underground Railroad
Informal network of safe houses

20. Modern U.S. challenges include:
Terrorism
War
Oil dependency

21. Brandon Denny, 9, a survivor
of the Oklahoma City
bombing

23. Immigration has influenced the diversity & culture of the U.S.
U.S. Culture
Immigration has influenced the diversity & culture of the U.S.
- Different aspects of culture in the U.S.:
Language—mainly English
Religion—mainly Christian
Education—public or private schools are available

24. Health care - many people cannot afford health care in the U.S
The arts - mid-1800s the U.S. started to develop its own form of art, such as jazz.
Family life - many families enjoy a high standard of living due to the wealth in the U.S