Because economic freedom is valued in the United States and Canada, the two societies have chosen to

limit the power of the government

What has been the long-term significance of French settlers in Canada?

They created a strong culture region within Canada.

Which of the following is a primary reason for limiting the power of a government?

To prevent a violation of rights

Which two physical features do the United States and Canada share?

Rocky Mountains and the Great Lakes

A common feature of the economic systems in the United States and Canada is that both

allow people to own private property

Development of alternative energy sources in the United States and Canada will most likely help to —

support large urban populations

How are the governments of Canada and the United States similar?

Both are limited governments with constitutions.

The United States and Canada are both considered to be multicultural societies because —

history of immigrats has resulted in several cultures contributing

What is the difference between a service industry and manufacturing?

Service industries produce intangible goods.

How has a history of immigration affected the cultural character of the United States?

A diversity of holidays and festivals are celebrated in the United States.

The Canada/United States region is described as a highly urbanized. Urbanization in the region was primarily caused by

migration within the region from rural areas

Which factor most contributed to creating the human geographic characteristics of Canada and the United States

Colonization of the region in the sixteenth and seventeenth centuries

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1
One of the civic duties of citizens in the United States and Canada includes
joining a political party
voting in elections
serving in the military
visiting the nation's capital
2
Because economic freedom is valued in the United States and Canada, the two societies have chosen to
control the amount of money in banks
limit the power of the government
impose barriers to importing goods
restrict the number of businesses
3
What has been the long-term significance of French settlers in Canada?
They created a strong culture region within Canada.
They established a command economy in Canada.
They developed an armed conflict with the United States.
They created the universal culture for all of Canada.
4
British colonization of North America politically influenced the United States and Canada by introducing the idea of
limited government
free trade
separation of church and state
constitutional monarchy
5
Which of the following is a primary reason for limiting the power of a government?
To allow for control of the press
To ensure economic equality
To provide public education
To prevent a violation of rights
6
Which of the following is a responsibility expected of U.S. citizens?
Visiting Washington, D.C.
Checking on neighbors
Voting in elections
Caring for one’s property
7
Which two physical features do the United States and Canada share?
Appalachian Mountains and Mississippi River
Rocky Mountains and the Great Lakes
Mississippi River and the Great Lakes
Mississippi River and Rocky Mountains
8
Canada and the US share a history of colonization and immigration resulting in a region that is characterized by
religious persecution
mulitculturalism
social unrest
political instability
9
The following technological innovations most helped Canadians and Americans settle westward across North America
Interstate highway
Railroads
Telegraphs
Electricity
10
A common feature of the economic systems in the United States and Canada is that both
use government quotas to determine what to produce
restrict factory ownership to the government
allow people to own private property
place a salary cap on business leaders’ earnings
11
Development of alternative energy sources in the United States and Canada will most likely help to —
produce low wage service jobs
support large urban populations
address increasing demands for water
create more trade opportunities
12
Which of the following cultural traits is the focus of this conflict?
Language usage
Clothing styles
Religious traditions
Dietary restrictions
13
How are the governments of Canada and the United States similar?
Both have parliaments led by a president.
Both allow every citizen to vote in national elections.
Both allow the government to censor newspapers.
Both are limited governments with constitutions.
14
The United States and Canada are both considered to be multicultural societies because —
most of the people in these societies speak more than one language
history of immigrats has resulted in several cultures contributing
The Indian culture in these societies did not mix with the European culture
people living in these societies have economic and political freedoms
15
What is the difference between a service industry and manufacturing?
Service industries produce intangible goods.
Only service industries depend on retail sales.
Manufacturing provides intangible goods.
Service industries produce goods for sale.
16
How has a history of immigration affected the cultural character of the United States?
A diversity of holidays and festivals are celebrated in the United States.
Use of mass transportation is common throughout the United States.
Birth rates have declined for the past 50 years in the United States.
Roman Catholicism is the largest religious denomination in the US.
17
The government of the United States can trace its democratic roots to which civilization?
Greece
Egypt
France
Spain
18
Which body of water creates a portion of the border between the United States and Canada?
St. Lawrence Seaway
Bering Straits
Rio Grande River
Hudson Bay
19
The Canada/United States region is described as a highly urbanized. Urbanization in the region was primarily caused by
immigration to the region from South America
migration within the region from rural areas
the creation of free trade zones within the region
economic depression in the agricultural regions
20
Which factor most contributed to creating the human geographic characteristics of Canada and the United States
Colonization of the region in the sixteenth and seventeenth centuries
Migration of people from South America to North America
Spanish conquest of the region in the early half of the sixteenth century
Cultural diffusion resulting from manifest destiny
21
In Canada, just as in the United States, voting in an election is considered
an illegal act
a civic responsibility
an act of civil disobedience
a requirement by law

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