1. Reading Check Questions
Pages 138,139, 141

2. Question p. 138
EXPLAINING: What role did the United States play in Global affairs after 1900?
The USA became a world leader fighting in wars, competing in the Cold War, and leading the battle against terrorism.
World War I
World War II
Korean War
Vietnam War
Gulf War

3. SUMMARIZING: How did Canada’s government change over time?
Question p. 139
SUMMARIZING: How did Canada’s government change over time?
It was originally a set of British colonies; most colonies united in to form a dominion; today it is fully independent and made up of 10 provinces and 3 territories.

4. Watch this Map Timeline of Canada’s changes.

5. SUMMARIZING: What powers do U.S. national and state governments have?
Question p. 141
SUMMARIZING: What powers do U.S. national and state governments have?
The national government makes international treaties, coins money and regulates interstate trade. The states handle issues such as health and education.