1. United States and Canada Region 1

2. Nations to know: USA & Canada

3. Cities to know In United States: 1. Chicago, IL 2. Houston, TX 3. Los Angeles, CA 4. New York City, NY 5. St. Louis, MO 6. Washington, DC In Canada: 7. Montreal 8. Ottawa 9. Quebec 10. Vancouver

4. Important Rivers Columbia River St. Lawrence River Mississippi River Colorado River Rio Grande River

5. Important bodies of water ARCTIC OCEAN PACIFIC OCEAN ATLANTIC OCEAN HUDSON BAY GREAT LAKES GULF OF MEXICO

6. Important Mountain Ranges KEY: Mountain- Pacific Coast Range Rocky Mountains Appalachian Mountains

7. Important Land Features INTERIORLOWLANDS Basin & Ridge Aleutian Islands

8. The Aleutian and Hawaiian Islands Russia Alaska Canada USA

9. Economic Characteristics Highly developed (HIGH GDP, literacy rate, & life expectancy) Highly developed infrastructure (roads, rails, airways, etc) Rich in natural resources- allows for diverse economies Economic center of the world: NEW YORK CITY Major exports: Technology, information systems, foodstuffs Major imports: Oil, cloth goods

10. Cultural Characteristics Region shares a common history of European colonialism Diverse, multi-cultural societies; reflected in the arts Very urbanized, with a highly mobile population Growing gap between rich and poor people Highly educated; with large post-secondary system (colleges and universities) CONFLICTS: Quebec vs. English Canada (political AND cultural)

11. Cultural Landmarks to know: US Capitol VA Capitol White House

12. More Landmarks St. Louis Gateway Arch Statue of Liberty Golden Gate Bridge