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Introduction This chapter will introduce you to the United States . You will learn all about the region’s geography, history, and culture. Section 1: Chapter Atlas Section 2: History of the United States Section 3: The United States Today Chapter Introduction

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myStory Why do you think Vy does not speak Vietnamese? Where does Vy work? Vy’s Story

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myStory What motivates Vy to become successful? Why has Vy given up playing sports? Vy’s Story

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myStory Why do you think Vy viewed her visit to Vietnam as “bittersweet”? Vy’s Story

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myStory Do you think Vy is a typical American teenager? Why? Vy’s Story

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Chapter Atlas How can you measure success?

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Chapter Atlas Where do you live in the United States?

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Chapter Atlas vast - adj. very large The Grand Canyon is a vast river valley. livelihood - n. means by which a person supports himself or herself He contributed to his family’s livelihood by growing vegetables. Academic Vocabulary

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Chapter Atlas minimize - v. to reduce in size or degree They tried to minimize the number of trips they made each week to the store. Academic Vocabulary

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Chapter Atlas The United States is a large country with a variety of physical features. Natural resources have played a large role in the economic growth of the United States. Key Ideas

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Chapter Atlas The physical features of the United States affect where people have settled, although today, many Americans have moved from the country to the city. Key Ideas

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Chapter Atlas climate - average weather of a place over many years temperate - moderate in terms of temperature Key Terms

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Chapter Atlas migration - movement of people from one place to another metropolitan area - a single city or several cities together population density - measure of the number of people per unit of land Key Terms

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Chapter Atlas Rocky Mountains Great Plains Atlantic Ocean Pacific Ocean What are some important places to know in the United States?

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Chapter Atlas The United States: Outline Map

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Chapter Atlas How would you describe the United States?

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The United States is bordered by the Pacific Ocean to the west and the Atlantic Ocean to the east. The vast central plain has fertile land for harvesting many types of crops. Chapter Atlas The United States: Physical Features

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Chapter Atlas The two major mountain ranges in the United States are the Appalachian Mountains and the Rocky Mountains. Cities grew around rivers and ports that were used as transportation routes. The United States: Physical Features

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Most of the United States has a temperate climate with cool winters and warm summers. The country is rich in agriculture, oil, natural gas, and coal. Chapter Atlas The United States: Climate and Natural Resources

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Chapter Atlas People settled in areas near rivers and railroads. Today, nearly 80% of the population lives in urban areas. The United States: Population Distribution

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Chapter Atlas What key terms are made up of two words? How do compound words use two words to create a different meaning? Compound Words

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Chapter Atlas How has population increase in the United States affected the environment?

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Chapter Atlas How can you measure success?

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History Do you know anyone who migrated to the United States from another country? What countries?

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History established - v. enacted, caused to happen The company established new procedures for its employees. principle - n. a rule or standard Equal justice for all is a principle of our democracy. Academic Vocabulary

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History Native American culture varied widely according to the resources available in the various regions. The arrival of European settlers and enslaved Africans in North America resulted in cooperation and conflict between peoples. Key Ideas

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History Immigration, from the mid-1800s to today, has played a key role in the country’s development. Key Ideas

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History dissenter - person whose religious beliefs differed from the state’s religion plantation - large commercial farm cash crop - crop grown mainly for export Key Terms

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History Manifest Destiny - idea that the United States should expand across the North American continent civil rights movement - movement for African American equality Key Terms

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History In the 1500s, European countries began competing for North American lands. Native Americans’ lives changed dramatically when Europeans arrived. Over time, English colonies grew steadily in North America. European Settlements

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History The colonies declared their independence and went to war against England. After winning the war, the United States gained its independence in 1783. In 1787, a Constitution was written. The American Revolution

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History Why did Britain’s war with France anger the colonists?

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History The United States expanded westward after winning the war. This expansion often led to conflict with Native Americans. The expansion also led to internal conflict between new states. Growth of the United States

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History How did Manifest Destiny affect Native Americans?

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History The South declared independence in 1861. This led to one of the bloodiest wars in world history. After the war, the nation began to rebuild. The Civil War

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History New types of machines helped expand the economy. Immigrants came to the United States to find new opportunities. The Industrial Revolution

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History The stock market crashed in 1929, and the economy struggled. World War II increased demand for goods. The war helped the economy recover. The Great Depression and World War II

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History How did immigration affect the culture, economy, and population of the United States?

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History How did the United States become popular after World War II?

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Today What types of work do people do in your community?

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Today How did the increase in immigration change economic and cultural life in the United States?

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promote - v. to convince others that something is desirable He used Internet ads to promote his business. illustrate - v. to show by example To illustrate the nature of gravity, she let a pencil fall to the floor. Today Academic Vocabulary

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The United States is a world superpower because of its large economy, military, and the availability of technology. The United States has influence throughout the world through its foreign policy and mass media. Today Key Ideas

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Immigration has an important influence on the economy, culture, and policy debates. Today Key Ideas

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market economy - economy in which individual consumers and producers make all economic decisions export - good or service produced within a country and sold outside the country's borders import - good or service sold within a country that is produced in another country Today Key Terms

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economic region - place where people do particular kinds of work diplomacy - managing communication and relationships between countries Today Key Terms

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Canada and Mexico are America’s largest trading partners. The United States has a market economy , where individuals and business make the majority of buying and selling decisions. Today American Influence on the World Economy

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Today List some goods that the United States imports and some goods that it exports:

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What is the purpose of trade agreements such as NAFTA? NAFTA stands for the North American Free Trade Agreement. Today NAFTA

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Immigrants bring aspects of their culture to the United States. American culture has spread throughout the globe. The United States offers economic and cultural freedom for everyone. Today Immigration Today

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Today What are some major religions in the United States?

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Today What aspects of American culture have spread to other parts of the world?

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Organizations like the USAID and the Peace Corps support a wide variety of efforts to provide food and teach people the skills they need to survive. Today Foreign Aid

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What is diplomacy ? When is the United States most likely to use military force? Today Foreign Policy

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Barack Obama has made diplomacy an important part of his goals as president. “Earlier generations faced down fascism and communism not just with missiles and tanks, but with sturdy alliances and enduring convictions. We can meet those new threats that demand even greater cooperation between nations.” —President Barack Obama Today Encouraging Diplomacy

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How do you measure success? Today