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3. Chapter Introduction Section 1Population Patterns Section 2History and Government Section 3Cultures and Lifestyles Chapter Summary & Study Guide Chapter Assessment Click on a hyperlink to view the corresponding slides. Contents

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5. Section 1-6 The People Because they were the first settlers, they are called Native Americans.  In recent centuries, people have immigrated to North America from all parts of the world for various reasons– religious or political freedom and economic or educational opportunities. North America’s first immigrants may have come from Asia thousands of years ago.  (pages 133–134) Click the mouse button or press the Space Bar to display the information.

6. Section 1-7 Click the Speaker button to listen to the audio again. (pages 134–135) The People (cont.)

8. Section 1-9 Click the mouse button or press the Space Bar to display the information. Population Density and Distribution About 90 percent of Canadians live in a narrow strip of land along the United States-Canada border. (pages 134–135) Canada is larger in land area than the United States, but it has fewer people. 

10. In the United States, the Northeast, Great Lakes, and Pacific coast regions are the most densely populated areas.  Section 1-10 Click the mouse button or press the Space Bar to display the information. Population Density and Distribution (cont.) Since the 1970s, the American South and Southwest, including California, have become the country’s fastest growing areas. (pages 134–135)

11. Immigration Numbers Update: 13 Million Mexicans Immigrated to US in 2013

13. Section 1-12 Click the mouse button or press the Space Bar to display the information. The Cities Many population centers in both countries lie in coastal areas where healthy economies support large populations.  A chain of cities stretching along the northern Atlantic coast of the United States–Boston, New York, Philadelphia, Baltimore, and Washington, D.C.–is home to about 50 million people. Coastal Cities Today most people in the United States and Canada live in metropolitan areas.  (pages 135–137)

14. Section 1-14 Vancouver, is Canada’s largest western port in British Columbia and handles nearly all the trade between Canada and Asia. Click the mouse button or press the Space Bar to display the information. The Cities (cont.) (pages 135–137) Coastal Cities Other important U.S. coastal cities include the busy ports of Miami, on the Atlantic coast, and New Orleans and Houston, on the Gulf of Mexico. 

15. Section 1-17 Other inland cities, such as Dallas, Atlanta, Denver, and San Antonio in the United States and Regina and Calgary in Canada grew from agricultural or trading centers. Major inland cities include Quebec, Montreal, Toronto, and Ottawa in Canada, and Detroit, Chicago, St. Louis, and Pittsburgh in the United States.  Click the mouse button or press the Space Bar to display the information. The Cities (cont.) (pages 135–137)

16. Section 1-19 Why are large cities usually near large bodies of water? People and animals need freshwater to survive. Living in coastal areas or along rivers and lakes makes it easy to transport goods and people. Oceans, lakes, and rivers offer recreational activities. Large bodies of water often moderate climates. Click the mouse button or press the Space Bar to display the answer. The Cities (cont.) (pages 135–137)

18. CONTINUE WORK ON PROJECTS THEY ARE DUE AT THE END OF THE HOUR MONDAY SHOULD BE 75-80% COMPLETED BY THE END OF CLASS TODAY

19. CONTINUE SLIDES INTO CHAPTER 6 WORK ON PROJECTS-LAST DAY CHAPTER WORK ON THURSDAY

20. Section 2-4 Click the Speaker button to listen to the audio again.

22. Section 2-7 Click the mouse button or press the Space Bar to display the information. History (cont.) The Spanish colonized what is now the southwestern and southern United States, the English settled along the Atlantic coast, and the French came to northern areas for the fur trade. European Colonies By the late 1500s, Europeans had begun migrating to North America in search of farmland, valuable minerals, and freedom.  (pages 140–144)

24. Two New Countries From 1775-1783, thirteen British colonies along the Atlantic coast fought a successful war of independence, creating the United States of America.  Section 2-9 Click the mouse button or press the Space Bar to display the information. History (cont.) (pages 140–144)

25. Section 2-10 Click the Speaker button to listen to the audio again. History (cont.) (pages 140–144)

27. Section 2-13 Click the mouse button or press the Space Bar to display the information. By the 1800s the demand for cotton also increased the demand for enslaved workers. Disputes over slavery led to the United States Civil War of 1861– 1865. Cotton, the raw material of the textile industry, became more and more profitable.  History (cont.) (pages 140–144)

29. Section 2-11 Click the mouse button or press the Space Bar to display the information. From Sea to Shining Sea By the mid- 1800s, the United States had expanded westward across the North American continent to the Pacific coast. 1869 Transcontinental Railroad  History (cont.) (pages 140–144)

30. Section 2-15 Click the mouse button or press the Space Bar to display the information. Thousands of immigrants were hired to build the railroads. History (cont.) (pages 140–144) Technological and Social Change The completion of transcontinental railroads in the late 1800s in both Canada and the United States led to increased settlement of the West. 

34. Section 2-17 How do you think physical geography shaped the expansion of the United States and Canada? Europeans created settlements in coastal areas or traveled inland from Mexico. Great distances, mountain barriers, forest, and dry areas put limits on, but did not block, expansion. When railroads across the continent improved transportation, settlers moved into western and interior areas in greater numbers. Click the mouse button or press the Space Bar to display the answer. History (cont.) (pages 140–144)

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36. Section 2-27 Click the mouse button or press the Space Bar to display the answer. Critical Thinking Drawing Conclusions Why is the influence of French culture more pronounced in Canada than in the United States? The province of Quebec was populated largely by French settlers.

37. Section 2-28 Click the mouse button or press the Space Bar to display the answer. Critical Thinking Making Generalizations Trace the spread of railroads in the United States and Canada. Describe the effects of the railroad on cultural sharing and national unity in both the countries. Railroads brought manufactured goods, foods, and people with the latest ideas. Railroads also unified the nations by making long-distance travel faster.

38. Section 3-4 Click the Speaker button to listen to the audio again.

39. TODAY: FINISH CHAPER 6

40. Section 3-5 The United States and Canada are pluralistic societies composed of many religions and creeds. The majority of Americans and Canadians, however, identify as Christian. The largest number of American Christians belong to one of many Protestant groups. Roman Catholics make up the largest Christian group in Canada. Other religions in the United States and Canada include Eastern Orthodox Christianity, Judaism, Islam, Buddhism, and Hinduism.

41. Section 3-6 Cultural Characteristics Most Americans and Canadians who are members of organized religions are Christians. Religious Freedom Freedom of religion has always been valued in both the United States and Canada.  Click the mouse button or press the Space Bar to display the information. (pages 146–148)

42. IN THE NEWS Satanic group wants to hand out activity book to Florida schoolchildren The wicked fun activities book is an alternative to the Bible, the Satanic Temple says. The only responsible thing is to expose children to more than one viewpoint, the New York-based group says.

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44. Section 3-7 Click the mouse button or press the Space Bar to display the information. Cultural Characteristics (cont.) French-speaking Canadians in Quebec and some other provinces want greater protection for their language and its culture; many people in Quebec favor Quebec’s independence. Language English and French are the official languages of Canada.  (pages 146–148)

45. Popular Entertainment The United States movie industry, which began in New York City and soon moved to Los Angeles, has had an enormous cultural impact on the rest of the world.  Section 3-12 Click the mouse button or press the Space Bar to display the information. (pages 148–149) The Arts (cont.)

46. Section 3-15 Lifestyles (cont.) In the United States, most people must pay for their own health insurance.  The role of the U.S. government in health care is under debate.  Many Americans receive health benefits with their jobs, but rising costs have placed quality health care beyond the reach of many of those who do not have this benefit. Health Care In Canada, the government pays for health care for all citizens.  Click the mouse button or press the Space Bar to display the information. (pages 150–151)

47. Section 3-16 Both countries have public and private schools and universities. Over 95 percent of both populations are literate. Education Both the United States and Canada require all children to attend school.  Click the mouse button or press the Space Bar to display the information. Lifestyles (cont.) (pages 150–151)

48. Section 3-17 Sports and Recreation Sports are popular in both Canada and the United States.  Click the mouse button or press the Space Bar to display the information. Lifestyles (cont.) (pages 150–151)

49. Celebrations People in the United States and Canada celebrate many of the same religious holidays, and many civic observances are similar, although held on different dates.  Section 3-18 Independence Day is on July 4 in the United States, and Canada celebrates its national holiday, Canada Day, on July 1. Click the mouse button or press the Space Bar to display the information. Lifestyles (cont.) (pages 150–151)

50. Section 3-19 Click the Speaker button to listen to the audio again. Lifestyles (cont.) (pages 150–151)

51. Section 3-20 What is the relationship between the physical geography and the high standard of living enjoyed by most Americans and Canadians? The combination of favorable climate, rich soil, available transportation, natural resources, and vast size has allowed the region to produce surplus food and establish many industries. Money earned from these endeavors supports good infrastructure, educational systems, health care, and good wages for workers. Click the mouse button or press the Space Bar to display the answer. Lifestyles (cont.) (pages 150–151)

52. Section 3-25 Analyzing Maps Place Study the physical map on the right. Why does the physical geography of California make it ideal for both surfers and mountain climbers? Click the mouse button or press the Space Bar to display the answer. California has beaches and mountains.

53. Chapter Assessment 12 Click the mouse button or press the Space Bar to display the answers. Locating Places Match the letters on the map with the places and physical features of the United States and Canada. __1.Texas __2.Great Salt Lake __3.Nova Scotia __4.Quebec __5.Alberta __6.New Mexico __7.Miami __8.Pennsylvania B A I H C E J F

54. Chapter Assessment 13 Click the mouse button or press the Space Bar to display the answers. Locating Places Match the letters on the map with the places and physical features of the United States and Canada. __ 9.Detroit __10.Nunavut __11.British Columbia __12.Hudson Bay G K D L

55. Culture Note 3 Quebec Fewer than one million people in Quebec speak English as their primary language. Most of the rest–6,400,000–speak French as their first language. Many Quebeçois are bilingual, and French and English are sometimes mixed in daily conversation– especially in urban areas.

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57. Daily Focus Skills Transparency 1 Click the mouse button or press the Space Bar to display the answer.