Jocelynn SS Unit 2 Review: The United States and Canada

A set of vocabulary flashcards covering the key geography, history, government, and economic concepts for the United States and Canada from Unit 2 notes.

Rio Grande

A river that serves as a physical boundary between Texas and Mexico.

Traditional Economy

An economic system based on customs and traditions, as used by Inuit villages in northern Canada.

Developed Economy

An economy characterized by a high GDP, high life expectancy, and education equal to all.

Atlantic Ocean

The ocean located directly East of North America.

Pacific Ocean

The ocean located directly West of North America.

Multicultural Society

A society made up of many different cultures.

Lacrosse

A sport created by Native Americans and the first sport played by them on U.S. soil.

Free Enterprise Economic System

An economic system with limited government involvement where small companies can function.

Hudson Bay

A large body of water located entirely within Canada.

Gold, Glory, God

The three primary reasons European explorers were sent out: to find riches (Gold), expand empires (Glory), and spread Christianity (God).

Industrial Revolution

A time period when products were manufactured quickly in factories, creating more jobs and driving immigration to the U.S.

Urbanization

The process where people move from rural areas to cities to find jobs.

Manifest Destiny

The belief held by Americans that they should own land from coast to coast.

Louisiana Purchase

Land bought by the United States from France.

Transatlantic Slave Trade

The trading system that brought slaves to America to work on large farms called plantations growing tobacco and sugar.

13th Amendment

The amendment passed during Reconstruction that officially abolished slavery.

Cold War

A decades-long standoff between the United States and Soviet Russia over communism.

Dominion of Canada

The nation formed in 1867 when French and English-speaking colonies joined together.

Limited Government

A system of government ruled by many with restricted powers, as seen in both the U.S. and Canada.

Three Branches of Government

The split of government power into Legislative (makes laws), Executive (enforces laws), and Judicial (interprets laws).

Judicial Review

The power used by the Supreme Court to declare laws unconstitutional.

Federalist

A group in the 1790s that wanted a more powerful government for safety.

Antifederalist

A group in the 1790s that wanted a less powerful government to protect freedom.

Bill of Rights

A document passed in the U.S. to protect citizen freedoms.

Parliamentary Democracy

A government system used in Canada where voters elect representatives to Parliament.

Prime Minister

The head of Canada's government, chosen by Parliament.

Charter of Rights and Freedoms

The document that protects Canadian rights and freedoms.

Capitalist Societies

Societies, such as the U.S. and Canada, that use money to make more money.

Service Industries

The largest economic sector in both the U.S. and Canada, including banking, finance, real estate, and health.

Responsibilities of U.S. Citizens

Key duties including paying taxes, obeying laws, jury duty, and being an informed voter.