From New England to the Delta of the Mississippi River; from the Atlantic Ocean to the Appalachian Mountains.
The Rocky Mountains (continental divide).
Central Lowlands and the Great Plains.
Columbia and Colorado River systems.
Mississippi River, Ohio River, Missouri River.
3034 km.
Rising levels of carbon dioxide and other greenhouse gases due to human activities.
Rising temperatures, shifting snow and rainfall patterns, more extreme climate events, rising sea levels, and prolonged droughts in the western United States.
In the mid-16th century.
St. Augustine.
It was the first British settlement in North America.
The native population was reduced from an estimated 10-18 million to between 2-3 million due to diseases and violence.
Job opportunities and freedom of religion.
Scots, Irish, Germans, and African slaves.
Economic opportunities, escaping persecution, and the industrial revolution.
Asians and Hispanics became the largest groups, with a focus on Latino immigration.
Breakdown of social structures and rapid demographic decline due to diseases.
The concept of reservations where native nations were given small land bases in exchange for government protection.
Congress halted treaty making, leading to laws made without negotiation or consent.
The "melting pot."
Anti-immigration movements that emerged as early as the 1840s.
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Explore the diverse physical regions of North America, from the East Coast to the Rockies, and understand the impact of climate change, including rising temperatures and extreme weather events, on the environment and communities.
1. What was a major factor contributing to the 2nd wave of immigration (1820-1890)?
2. What was a key reason for the hostility faced by European immigrants such as Germans and Irish when they first arrived in the USA?
3. How did the assimilation model change in the USA when it was called into question?
4. What event marked a significant violent conflict for African Americans in their struggle for civil rights in 1965?
5. What was the primary objective of the DACA program introduced by the Obama administration?
6. What is a common myth about the early settlers in America according to the content?
7. What are the two main areas within the Plains and Highlands of the Interior?
8. Which river systems drain the Western Mountains and the Great Basin?
9. What was a significant consequence of European colonization on Native American populations by the late 15th century?
10. Which group was the largest non-English-speaking group during the 1st wave of immigration (1680-1776)?
This document synthesizes key themes related to the physical geography of the United States, major river systems, climate variations, historical immigration patterns, and the impact of colonization on Indigenous peoples. Understanding these interconnected topics is crucial for grasping the complexities of American history and identity.
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