1. North America Notes

2. United States Timeline
1607
Great Britain colonized the new world. America
Declared Independence from Great Britain
1776
American Civil War
World War 1
World War 2
U.S was attacked by Terrorists
2001

3. United States Government
Constitutional Republic - we have a constitution (a set of laws)
Representative Democracy - we vote for people to go represent us in government
We got the idea of democracy from ancient greece.

4. Job of American Citizens
Vote in elections
Pay taxes
Serve on a jury
Attend school
Voluntary service in the military

5. United States Economy
Mixed. Very close to Free Enterprise (Free Market)
Our government does regulate some things such as:
FDA
Health department
City zoning codes
***NAFTA (North American Free Trade Agreement) - an agreement between the U.S., Canada and Mexico that eliminated trade cost which helps all economies, making it possible to sell products at a lower cost for consumers.

6. Geography/Climate of the U.S.
1 - Rocky Mountains
2 - Mississippi River
3 - Appalachian Mountains

7. Culture of the United States
Majority of people speak English
Majority of people practice Christianity
Close ties to Great Britain

8. Canada's History France settles in Canada.
1608
France settles in Canada.
Late s
Great Britain begins colonizing parts of Canada
1763
Great Britain won control of Canada.
France was forced to give up much of its land in North America
1931
Canada becomes its own independent country.

9. Canada’s Government
Government: Constitutional Monarchy and Parliamentary Democracy.
The president is to the U.S. as the Prime Minister is to Canada.
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau of Canada

10. Job of Canadian Citizens
Vote in elections
Pay taxes
Serve on a jury
Attend school
Voluntary service in the military
Respect both the French and English languages

11. Canada’s Economy
Canada is a mixed economy because the citizens are allowed to start/run businesses BUT the government pays for and regulates health care, transportation, electric power and communication.

12. Canada’s Geography/Climate
Most Canadians live along the U.S. border because the climate is warmer.

13. Canada’s Culture Primary Language(s): English & French
Meaning Canada is a bilingual country.
Primary Religion: Christianity
Close ties to Great Britain and France