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History and Governments of the
United States and Canada
Read pages 134-141 and respond to the following:
History of the United States
The First Americans
1- Who, when and how did the first humans get to the Americas?
Who:
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When:
How:
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2- Who were the descendants of these people?
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The Colonial Era
3- Define: “colonies”_________________________________________
4- Which three countries set up colonies in North America?
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5-In which parts of North America did each country establish colonies?
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6-Why did the colonists declare their independence from Great Britain?
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7- In what year was the United States officially recognized by Great Britain as an
independent nation?
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Expansion and Growth
8- List two ways the United States expanded to the Pacific Ocean
1:
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2:
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9- Who suffered as a result of this expansion? In what ways did they suffer? Name 2.
Who: __________________________________________
1:
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2:
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10- List 3 reasons for population growth in the United States in the 1800s.
1:
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2:
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3.
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11- Explain 3 ways the American economy had changed during the 1800s.
1:
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2:
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3.
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12- Explain how the economy of the southern states led to a civil war.
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A World Leader
13- Explain the Cold War. Who was involved? What was it about? When did it
start/end?
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14- Define: “terrorism” ____________________________________________________
15- Explain what happened on September 11, 2001.
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16- What was the aftermath [effect] of September 11?
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History of Canada
Early Settlement
17- Who were the first people to arrive in Canada? When did they arrive there?
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18- In the 1500 and 1600s, both England and France claimed areas of Canada. Which
Canadian cities were founded by the French?
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An Independent Nation
19- How did the Dominion of Canada operate?
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Governments of the United States and Canada
U. S. Democracy
20-The creators of the United States Constitution wanted a government with
limited ___________________ so that the _______________ of the people would be
protected from _________________________ interference. To achieve
these __________________, the creators applied the principle of separation of powers.
21- Explain separation of powers.____________________________________________
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22- Define: “federalism”
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23- In the U.S. federal system, people are citizens of both the ________________ and
their _______________________.
24- As a result, _____________________ have the right to ___________________ for
both _____________________________ and _______________________ leaders.
25- Citizens have the duty to make _____________________ _____________________
when they ____________________________.. Citizens also have the responsibility to
obey ___________________________ and ____________________________ laws.
26- What is the purpose of the Bill of Rights?
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Canadian Democracy
27- Explain Canada’s parliamentary democracy
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