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6th - USA Chapter 5

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The Rocky Mountains form a _________________________ in the United States with rivers on the west flowing toward the Pacific Ocean and those on the east flowing towards the Mississippi River. continental divide
Many Africans were brought to the United States in the 1700s and 1800s to work on _________________________ as slaves. plantations
The _________________________ are an old range in the eastern United States found just to the west of the Piedmont. Appalachian Mountains
The United States was once made up of 13 _________________________ of Great Britain. colonies
The ___________________________ includes judges and is responsible for interpreting the laws in court. judicial branch
_________________________ has been a problem in the United States for decades with one of the worst attacks occurring on September 11, 2001. terrorism
The Missouri River is a _________________________ of the Mississippi River. tributary
The _________________________ cover much of the western United States and extend from Canada to the north and south into Mexico. Rocky Mountains
The area in the Northeast United States from Boston to Washington D.C. is a _________________________. megalopolis
The ___________________________ is led by the US President and is responsible for enforcing the laws. executive branch
The _________________________ begins in Minnesota and empties into the Gulf of Mexico near New Orleans, Louisiana. Mississippi River
_________________________ moved to the western United States in search of land and later gold. pioneers
Many people in the United States are _________________________, speaking both English and a second language. bilingual
_________________________ made trade between the United States, Canada and Mexico easier by eliminating tariffs on goods sold between the member nations. NAFTA
The __________________________ is responsible for making laws and includes the Senate and the House of Representatives. legislative branch
The _________________________ are an important waterway for trade between the United States and Canada. Great Lakes
Which region of the United States is the smallest and most densely populated? Northeast
Which region of the United States has an economy that is based predominantly on farming, mostly due to the fact that it is covered with fertile soil deposited by the Mississippi River and its tributaries? Midwest
Which region of the United States is the largest and least densely populated, in part because much of the land is covered with mountains? West
Which region of the United States relies on farming and tourism due to the fact that it has warm temperatures year round? South
What document assigns the rights of citizens and responsibilities of the government of the United States? US Constitution
Why is there such a wide variety of climates in the US? large area and covers many latitudes
Which war led to the United States becoming an independent nation? Revolutionary War
What is the official language of the United States? there is no official language
What landform covers most of the middle of the United States and feeds much of the country with the farms there? Interior Plains
How might the growth of industries in the US have lead to an increase in immigrants to the country? people moved here looking for jobs
Why is the population of the West so low compared to the other regions even though it is the largest of the 4 regions? covered with mountains
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