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Shaping an Abundant Land Chapter What you will learn in this chapter Summary of the chapter Test your geographic knowledge by playing the GeoGame. 6 UNIT ATLAS Summary GeoGame Main Ideas CASE STUDY HUMAN GEOGRAPHY OF THE UNITED STATES QUIT
Shaping an Abundant Land Chapter What you will learn in this chapter Summary of the chapter Test your geographic knowledge by playing the GeoGame. 6 6
Shaping an Abundant Land Chapter What you will learn in this
chapter Summary of the chapter Test your geographic knowledge by
playing the GeoGame. 6 6 UNIT ATLAS Summary GeoGame Main Ideas CASE
STUDY HUMAN GEOGRAPHY OF THE UNITED STATES QUIT
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Shaping an Abundant Land Chapter 6 6 Main Ideas GRAPHIC
continued... Section 1: History and Government of the United States
The United States is a nation of immigrants settled by people from
all over the world. The United States is the most diverse and
highly industrialized and urbanized nation in the world. HUMAN
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Shaping an Abundant Land Chapter 6 6 Main Ideas American
products and popular culture are recognized around the world. The
United States has the worlds largest and most diversified economy.
Section 2: Economy and Culture of the United States GRAPHIC HUMAN
GEOGRAPHY OF THE UNITED STATES continued... CASE STUDY UNIT ATLAS
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Shaping an Abundant Land Chapter 6 6 Main Ideas There are both
similarities and differences among the subregions of the United
States. The United States is divided into four major economic and
cultural subregions. Section 3: Subregions of the United States MAP
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Shaping an Abundant Land Chapter What you will learn in this
chapter Summary of the chapter Test your geographic knowledge by
playing the GeoGame. 6 6 HUMAN GEOGRAPHY OF THE UNITED STATES QUIT
CASE STUDY Summary GeoGame Main Ideas UNIT ATLAS
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Shaping an Abundant Land Chapter 6 6 Summary History and
Government The United States was populated by a diverse group of
immigrants. The United States expanded westward and industrialized.
The government of the United States is a representative democracy.
At the start of the 21st century, the United States was the only
remaining superpower. continued... HUMAN GEOGRAPHY OF THE UNITED
STATES HOME CASE STUDY UNIT ATLAS
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Natural resources, moderate climate, fertile soil, water supply
attracted immigrants Migration: movement of peoples Nomads Spanish
French & English Columbian Exchange: movement of plants,
animals, & disease between eastern and western hemisphere
during age of exploration
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Great Britain control American Revolution (1775-1783) Colonies
become a country Louisiana Purchase (1803) Doubles size of country
Civil War (1861-1865) Sectionalism divided country
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Westward Movement 19 th Century: hundreds of thousands of
pioneers left for the West Native Americans removed from land 1890:
17 million people between Mississippi and Pacific Frontier: free
open land in the West
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Industrialization and Urbanization 19 th Century over 14
million Europeans come to U.S. Settled New York, Boston, Pittsburg,
Chicago, etc Work: textile, steel, oil, food processing etc.
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20 th century U.S. becomes world superpower Almost able to
self-sustain and avoid foreign conflict Global depression Rapid
social change in 2 nd half of 20 th c. Suburbs: communities outside
of a city Immigrants from L.A. and Asia
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1960s-70s Civil rights movements Feminist movement Vietnam
(1955-75) U.S. economy boomed Technology altered way goods were
produced
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Leader of worlds non- Communist nations Cold War (1945-1991)
competition for world influence U.S. emerged as sole
superpower
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Political system created by U.S. Constitution (1787)
Representative democracy: people rule through elected
representatives Federal republic: powers are divided among the
federal and state governments Three branches of government
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Shaping an Abundant Land Chapter 6 6 Summary Economy and
Culture Fertile land, valuable resources, and good location help
make the United States an economic leader. Much of the U.S. economy
is based on service industries. Most of the U.S. population lives
in urban areas. continued... HUMAN GEOGRAPHY OF THE UNITED STATES
CASE STUDY UNIT ATLAS HOME
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Worlds largest economy Exports: goods sold to another country
Free enterprise: private individuals own most of the resources,
technology, and business, and can operate them for profit with
little control from the government
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40% of worlds corn 20% cotton Industrial output larger than any
other country Electronics, food processing, steel, etc.
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Service industry: kind of economic activity that produces a
service rather than a product Post-industrial economy: where
manufacturing no longer plays dominant role
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Nation of Immigrants 70% can trace ancestry to Europe 13%
Hispanic Americans 12% African Americans 4% Asian Americans 1%
Native Americans English dominant language Spanish second Religious
freedom cornerstone to American society 1,000 different religious
groups 85% Christians
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Over 280 million people High standard of living 80% live in
cities or suburbs Automobile for 1.3 Americans 50% adults of
working age are employed 6 or 7-16 required to go to school Leisure
activities: baseball, b-ball, football, golf, soccer, tennis,
skiing, computer, video games 1 in 10 live in poverty
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Shaping an Abundant Land Chapter 6 6 Summary Subregions of the
United States The Northeast region is heavily populated and
industrialized. The Midwest produces a variety of agricultural and
manufactured goods but is shifting to some service industries. The
South is rapidly becoming more industrialized. The West is a
rapidly growing economic region. continued... HUMAN GEOGRAPHY OF
THE UNITED STATES CASE STUDY UNIT ATLAS HOME
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5% of nations land 20% of nations population New England:
Maine, Vermont, New Hampshire, Massachusetts, Rhode Island, and
Connecticut Nations first settlements One of most industrialized
and urbanized areas in the world Industries: Iron, steel,
lumberelectronics, communications, medical research, finance
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1/5 of nations land nations population heartland and
breadbasket Midwest produce more food than any comparable area in
the world Corn, wheat, soybeans, meat, dairy goods Farms on
decline, service jobs incline
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land area 1/3 of the population The Old South Confederacy
states during Civil War Cultural mix Agriculture: cotton, tobacco,
fruits, peanuts Attracted manufacturing and service industries
Metropolitan areas: large cities and nearby suburbs and towns
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land area 1/5 of population Dramatic and varied landscapes
California most populous state in U.S. L.A. Wests cultural and
commercial center Growth due to irrigation and air conditioning
Economic Activities: farming, ranching, logging, fishing, tourism,
filmmaking etc.
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Shaping an Abundant Land Chapter What you will learn in this
chapter Summary of the chapter Test your geographic knowledge by
playing the GeoGame. 6 6 HUMAN GEOGRAPHY OF THE UNITED STATES QUIT
CASE STUDY Summary GeoGame Main Ideas UNIT ATLAS
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Shaping an Abundant Land Chapter 6 6 GeoGame Review what youve
learned in this chapter with the GeoGame Challenge! 5 points Places
& Terms 10 points History and Government 20 points Geographic
Challenge Choose a category. Answer the question and keep score of
the points you earn. Click GeoGame Home to choose a different
category. 10 points Subregions of the United States 10 points
Economy and Culture HUMAN GEOGRAPHY OF THE UNITED STATES HOME CASE
STUDY UNIT ATLAS
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Shaping an Abundant Land Chapter 6 6 GeoGame Places & Terms
(5 points each) continued... GeoGame Home It brought people from
Asia, Africa, and Europe to the United States. 1.What role did
migration play in populating the United States? HUMAN GEOGRAPHY OF
THE UNITED STATES CASE STUDY UNIT ATLAS HOME
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Shaping an Abundant Land Chapter 6 6 GeoGame Places & Terms
(5 points each) continued... Some examples are pumpkins, potatoes,
sugar cane, and coffee. 2.What are some examples of items in the
Columbian Exchange? HUMAN GEOGRAPHY OF THE UNITED STATES CASE STUDY
UNIT ATLAS GeoGame Home HOME
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Shaping an Abundant Land Chapter 6 6 GeoGame Places & Terms
(5 points each) continued... The United States has a representative
democracy. 3.What type of government does the United States have?
HUMAN GEOGRAPHY OF THE UNITED STATES CASE STUDY UNIT ATLAS GeoGame
Home HOME
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Shaping an Abundant Land Chapter 6 6 GeoGame Places & Terms
(5 points each) continued... Limited government interference and
profit are advantages of free enterprise. 4.What is an advantage of
free enterprise? HUMAN GEOGRAPHY OF THE UNITED STATES CASE STUDY
UNIT ATLAS GeoGame Home HOME
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Shaping an Abundant Land Chapter 6 6 GeoGame Places & Terms
(5 points each) continued... Service industries are indicators of a
postindustrial economy. 5.How are the service industry and
postindustrial economy related? HUMAN GEOGRAPHY OF THE UNITED
STATES CASE STUDY UNIT ATLAS GeoGame Home HOME
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Shaping an Abundant Land Chapter 6 6 GeoGame Places & Terms
(5 points each) continued... The corporation will have locations in
several countries. 6.What makes a business a multinational
corporation? HUMAN GEOGRAPHY OF THE UNITED STATES CASE STUDY UNIT
ATLAS GeoGame Home HOME
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Shaping an Abundant Land Chapter 6 6 GeoGame Places & Terms
(5 points each) continued... A suburb is part of a metropolitan
area. 7.How are the terms suburb and metropolitan area related?
HUMAN GEOGRAPHY OF THE UNITED STATES CASE STUDY UNIT ATLAS GeoGame
Home HOME
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Shaping an Abundant Land Chapter 6 6 GeoGame Review what youve
learned in this chapter with the GeoGame Challenge! Choose a
category. Answer the question and keep score of the points you
earn. Click GeoGame Home to choose a different category. HUMAN
GEOGRAPHY OF THE UNITED STATES HOME CASE STUDY UNIT ATLAS 5 points
Places & Terms 10 points History and Government 20 points
Geographic Challenge 10 points Subregions of the United States 10
points Economy and Culture
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Shaping an Abundant Land Chapter 6 6 GeoGame History and
Government of the United States (10 points each) continued...
GeoGame Home It was populated by immigrants from around the world.
1.Why is the United States called a nation of immigrants? HUMAN
GEOGRAPHY OF THE UNITED STATES CASE STUDY UNIT ATLAS HOME
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Shaping an Abundant Land Chapter 6 6 GeoGame History and
Government of the United States (10 points each) continued... It
nearly doubled the size of the country. 2. How did the Louisiana
Purchase change the United States? HUMAN GEOGRAPHY OF THE UNITED
STATES CASE STUDY UNIT ATLAS GeoGame Home HOME
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Shaping an Abundant Land Chapter 6 6 GeoGame History and
Government of the United States (10 points each) continued...
strong economy, no damage after WWII, strong political influence 3.
What factors led the United States to become a superpower? HUMAN
GEOGRAPHY OF THE UNITED STATES CASE STUDY UNIT ATLAS GeoGame Home
HOME
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Shaping an Abundant Land Chapter 6 6 GeoGame Review what youve
learned in this chapter with the GeoGame Challenge! Choose a
category. Answer the question and keep score of the points you
earn. Click GeoGame Home to choose a different category. HUMAN
GEOGRAPHY OF THE UNITED STATES CASE STUDY UNIT ATLAS 5 points
Places & Terms 10 points History and Government 20 points
Geographic Challenge 10 points Subregions of the United States 10
points Economy and Culture HOME
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Shaping an Abundant Land Chapter 6 6 GeoGame Economy and
Culture of the United States (10 points each) continued... GeoGame
Home fertile soil, favorable climate, early mechanization of farms
1. Why is the United States a leader in agricultural production?
HUMAN GEOGRAPHY OF THE UNITED STATES CASE STUDY UNIT ATLAS
HOME
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Shaping an Abundant Land Chapter 6 6 GeoGame Economy and
Culture of the United States (10 points each) continued... many
different immigrant groups, a variety of religions, diverse arts
and cultures 2. What are some examples of the cultural diversity of
the United States? HUMAN GEOGRAPHY OF THE UNITED STATES CASE STUDY
UNIT ATLAS GeoGame Home HOME
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Shaping an Abundant Land Chapter 6 6 GeoGame Economy and
Culture of the United States (10 points each) service industry 3.
In what industry do most Americans work? HUMAN GEOGRAPHY OF THE
UNITED STATES CASE STUDY UNIT ATLAS GeoGame Home HOME
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Shaping an Abundant Land Chapter 6 6 GeoGame Review what youve
learned in this chapter with the GeoGame Challenge! Choose a
category. Answer the question and keep score of the points you
earn. Click GeoGame Home to choose a different category. HUMAN
GEOGRAPHY OF THE UNITED STATES CASE STUDY UNIT ATLAS 5 points
Places & Terms 10 points History and Government 20 points
Geographic Challenge 10 points Subregions of the United States 10
points Economy and Culture HOME
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Shaping an Abundant Land Chapter 6 6 GeoGame Subregions of the
United States (10 points) GeoGame Home It has shifted from
traditional industries to newer manufacturing and service
industries. 1. What changes have taken place in the industrial base
of the Northeast? HUMAN GEOGRAPHY OF THE UNITED STATES continued...
CASE STUDY UNIT ATLAS HOME
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Shaping an Abundant Land Chapter 6 6 GeoGame Subregions of the
United States (10 points) Most of the regions major cities
developed near bodies of water. 2. What role did water play in the
development of the Midwest? HUMAN GEOGRAPHY OF THE UNITED STATES
continued... CASE STUDY UNIT ATLAS GeoGame Home HOME
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Shaping an Abundant Land Chapter 6 6 GeoGame Subregions of the
United States (10 points) petroleum, steel, chemicals, food
processing, textiles, high-tech, tourism 3. What industries are
found in the South today? HUMAN GEOGRAPHY OF THE UNITED STATES
continued... CASE STUDY UNIT ATLAS GeoGame Home HOME
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Shaping an Abundant Land Chapter 6 6 GeoGame Subregions of the
United States (10 points) Californias mild climate, good harbors,
and natural resources 4. How did California become the nations most
populous state? HUMAN GEOGRAPHY OF THE UNITED STATES CASE STUDY
UNIT ATLAS GeoGame Home HOME
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Shaping an Abundant Land Chapter 6 6 GeoGame Review what youve
learned in this chapter with the GeoGame Challenge! Choose a
category. Answer the question and keep score of the points you
earn. Click GeoGame Home to choose a different category. HUMAN
GEOGRAPHY OF THE UNITED STATES CASE STUDY UNIT ATLAS 5 points
Places & Terms 10 points History and Government 20 points
Geographic Challenge 10 points Subregions of the United States 10
points Economy and Culture HOME
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Shaping an Abundant Land Chapter 6 6 GeoGame Geographic
Challenge (20 points) GeoGame Home The United States became a world
economic leader. 1. What was the effect of the United States
becoming industrialized? HUMAN GEOGRAPHY OF THE UNITED STATES CASE
STUDY UNIT ATLAS HOME
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Shaping an Abundant Land Chapter 6 6 GeoGame Review what youve
learned in this chapter with the GeoGame Challenge! Choose a
category. Answer the question and keep score of the points you
earn. Click GeoGame Home to choose a different category. HUMAN
GEOGRAPHY OF THE UNITED STATES CASE STUDY UNIT ATLAS 5 points
Places & Terms 10 points History and Government 20 points
Geographic Challenge 10 points Subregions of the United States 10
points Economy and Culture HOME