1. Human-Environment Interaction
United States and Canada

2. Settlement and Agriculture
Settlement-First inhabitants were nomads, migrated from Asia over Beringia.

3. Settlement and Agriculture
Agriculture-Made settlements permanent. Remains an important activity in both the United States and Canada.

4. Interactions with the environment
Building Cities: Montreal & Quebec - Settlement occurred on account of France expanding into Canada. Many French remain there today.
Adapted to the cold by building underground areas.

5. Interactions with the environment
Building Cities: Los Angeles- Mild climate drew thousands, and urban sprawl began, as well as problems like air pollution, Water must be brought in from the Aqueduct
Aqueduct - an artificial channel for conveying water, typically in the form of a bridge across a valley or other gap.

6. Interactions with the environment
Overcoming distances: Early Trails -Trails for transportation and movement included the early national and wilderness roads, and Oregon/Santa Fe trails.

7. Interactions with the environment
Overcoming distances: Transcontinental Railroads- In both the United States and Canada, rail lines across the country permanently changed the landscape, promoted economic development, and helped create national unity.

8. Interactions with the environment
Overcoming distances: National highway systems-Extensive highway systems in both the United states and Canada accommodate and promote heavy reliance on the automobile.

9. Interactions with the environment
Harnessing renewable resources for power.
Hydro-electric power
Wind power
Solar power

11. Interactions with the environment
Man Made Water Ways:
Economic Growth
Maritime travel to more “convenient” locations.
St. Lawrence Seaway:
Allowed for maritime travel towards the Central U.S.
Access was through the Great Lakes and connected to the port in Montreal (Which linked to the Atlantic)