1. Ch. 4- Section 2- Economy Economic Leader- skilled workers, rich in natural resources Free enterprise system- people run businesses to make a profit with little government intervention

2. Economy continued Strong in technology, science, medicine, and education Northeast- mfg area- “Industrial Revolution”- inventions Coal mining- PA and West Virginia Trade- large cities and waterways Service industries- businesses that provide services to people Fishing and farming

3. Economy continued South- industry- main source of income- factories and refineries Tourism- Sea World, Walt Disney World- Orlando, Florida Agriculture- Texas- more farms than any other state- “Longhorns”, “Aggies” Rice and sugarcane- Louisiana and Arkansas Citrus fruits, pecans, and peanuts

4. Economy continued The Midwest Farm belt, breadbasket River systems- Ohio, Mississippi, St. Lawrence Seaway The Interior West Dry climate- ranching popular, tourism- Grand Canyon The Pacific Fishing, coffee, sugarcane, rice- Hawaii Alaska- oil Los Angeles- “capital of the movie industry” San Diego- US Navy’s Pacific fleet

5. Economy continued Today’s challenges Pollution and acid rain World trade- interdependent- rely on one another NAFTA- North American Free Trade Agreement- 1993 Trade between US, Canada, and Mexico- increased