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Human Geography of North America
Presentation created by Robert L. MartinezPrimary Content Source: Geography Alive!
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All of the regions of the world are made up of many countries. However, this region is made up of just two large
countries: Canada and the United States.
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In land area, Canada is the second largest country in the world. Yet its
population is quite small for its size.
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The United States is almost are large as Canada in land area. But the U.S. population is nine times the size of
Canada’s.
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The two countries share a common cultural background. Most of the
people are English-speaking, although Canada officially uses French as well.
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Both countries have native populations.
Seminole Girls – South Florida
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Both countries were colonized by settlers from Europe about
500 years ago.
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In later years, immigration from all parts of the world enriched the two
countries with a wide variety of cultures.
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The common histories of Canada and the United States reveal why
these countries are so similar.
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Scholars believe that North American history began when bands of hunters migrated [over the Bering Strait land
bridge] to Alaska from Asia, more than 10,000 years ago.
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Over time, these first bands settled throughout the region. As they
adapted to their environment, each group developed its own culture.
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The Inuit, or Eskimo, people stayed in the far north. They
hunted Arctic animals for food and clothing.
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Other groups settled along the west coast of the continent.
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Fish and trees were plentiful there and provided food, clothing, and
shelter.
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Many groups settled in the central and eastern parts of the region. A group called the Anasazi built cliff houses in the southwestern United
States.
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Europeans began coming to North America in the 1500s. The
French and British set up colonies along the eastern coast.
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The Spanish colonized Florida, Texas, and California.
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The American colonies revolted against Britain in 1775. A
successful war for independence followed.
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In 1783, the United States became an independent country.
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Yet there was not freedom for everyone. Millions of slaves lived
in the United States.
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The country split over the question of slavery. It fought a civil war
between 1861 and 1865. In 1865, slavery ended in the United States.
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Canada was first colonized by the French.
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After a war, France turned Canada over to Great Britain in
1763.
French and Indian War
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French culture still remains strong in Canada. Many
Canadians speak French as their first language.
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In 1867, Canadians won the right to govern themselves. Yet
Canada still was part of the British Empire.
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In the twentieth century, Canada and the United States formed a strong
bond. Canada gained its independence from Great Britain in
1931.
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In 1939, war broke out in Europe. War was also raging in Asia. The global conflict is known as World
War II.
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The United States and Canada worked closely together to end
this war.
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Today Canada and the United States are closely linked by
trade.
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Canadians buy many products that are made or grown in the United
States. Americans also buy many Canadian products.
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In 1994, the North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA) took
effect. NAFTA made trade between the two countries easier.
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This trade pact allows most goods to move freely among
Canada, the United States, and Mexico.
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More than 325 million people altogether live in Canada and the
United States. This is about 6 percent of the world’s population.
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The population of this region is growing very slowly compared with other parts of the world.
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Some parts of this region are almost empty. The western
deserts are too dry……
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…… and the far north is too cold for settlement.
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Northern Canada is thinly settled, with a population density
as low as one person per 43 square miles.
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Most Canadians live close to the U.S. border. Toronto is the largest urban area in
Canada. Throughout the region people tend to cluster in or near cities, where more
jobs can be found.
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Most people in Canada and the United States are Christian. Almost
one fourth of these are Roman Catholics.
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Islam is the fastest growing religion here. Other faiths include Judaism,
Buddhism, and Hinduism. One out of 10 people have no religion.
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Canada and the United States are rich in many kinds of
resources. One of these is good farmland.
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As a result, commercial farming is an important economic activity
in this region.
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Commercial farming is the growing of farm products for
sale to others. Wheat, for example, is a commercial crop.
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It is grown widely in the U.S. Midwest and in the prairie provinces of Canada – Alberta, Manitoba, and
Saskatchewan.
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The farmers of this region sell their crops around the world.
They produce about half of the world’s grain exports.
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From California and Florida, farmers ship fruits and vegetables. They help make this region the world’s leading
food exporter.
Texas Oranges
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Forestry is also important to this region. Forestry is the planting,
growing, and harvesting of trees.
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North America was once covered with thick forests. Over time,
many of the trees were cut down for fuel and lumber.
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In southern Canada and in several corners of the United States, logging is still a big
industry.
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Canada and the United States also have a wealth of mineral
resources. Oil and coal, used for energy, are the most important.
Coal Extraction
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Texas, Alaska, and Alberta have thriving oil industries.
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Coal is plentiful in the Appalachian and Rocky
Mountains.
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Mines in Quebec, Ontario, and British Columbia produce gold,
nickel, and copper.
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In the western United States, New Mexico has large reserves of uranium. Arizona is rich in
copper deposits.
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Much of this region is used for livestock raising. Cattle graze
widely across the western range.
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Sheep ranches are also common.
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Trade and manufacturing are strong in the urban centers of this region. In the United States, manufacturing plays an especially
big role in the Midwest and Northeast.
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Factories there produce cars, steel, plastics, glass, and
textiles.