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North America Review

Study Guide for Unit 1

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The term for the beliefs and customs of a group of people culture
a cultural trait shared by Canada and the United States English language
Early settlers were able to make the most successful use of their environment by settling near sea coast
How does the relationship between the US and Canada today compare to the 18th and 19th centuries? cooperative now, but were hostile in their early years
The "pull" for many people from all over the world immigrating to the U.S. is to make a better living
taking ideas and practices from another culture, ethic group or religion. cultural borrowing
Two Canadian cultures that have had a long history of conflict and cooperation which continues today is French and English
The long-term significance of the French who settled in Canada is they created a culture region in Canada
The cultural trait that most separates the two dominant cultures of Canada is language
The economic system shared by the U.S., Mexico and Canada is a market economy
The republican form of government that the US uses originated n Rome
A famine in Ireland is an example of a ______ factor push
In the communist system of Cuba the government controls most industry and there is little private property
Cultural traits that bind Mexico, Canada, and the U.S.include religion, government,and economy
Institutions basic to all societies include religion, education, and government
GDP and literacy rate can be used to show that Canada is a more economically developed country than Mexico
There are many examples of conflict and ______ between the French and English of Canada cooperation
Adam Smith was afraid that businesses left to set their own standards would be lacking in ethics
The foreign policy issue that has generated the greatest debate is immigration
How has the Rio Grande influenced domestic policy it is a difficult border to secure
The location of North America can be described as being in the Western Hemisphere
What two physical features do the US and Canada share Rocky Mountains and the Great Lakes
Religion, language, food, celebrations, rules, and _____ are all defining details of culture music
Service industries produce intangible goods
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