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Geography Final Project Example. Chapter 6.1 U.S.A.- A Resource Rich Nation Location: North America Population: 280,000,000. U.S.A.-Map Political. U.S.A.-Map- Physical. U.S.A.-Map- Other U.S.A. at Night. U.S.A- History. 17 th Century- Began as 13 British Colonies
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GeographyFinal ProjectExample Chapter 6.1 U.S.A.- A Resource Rich Nation Location: North America Population: 280,000,000
U.S.A- History 17th Century- Began as 13 British Colonies July 4, 1776- Declared Independence Sept. 17, 1787- U.S. Constitution written 1860- Civil War 1930’s-Great Depression 1945- Becomes a Global Superpower 1945-1990 Cold War with Soviet Union Sept. 11, 2001- Terrorist Attacks & War on Terror
U.S.A.- Government • Federal Republic • National Gov. • Three Branches of Government • Legislative- chosen directly by the people • Executive- President- Barack Obama- Chosen by Electoral College • Judicial- chosen by the President, approved by the Senate • 50 State Governments • Bill of Rights- Citizens rights & freedoms are protected
U.S.A.- Economy Free Market System Currency = U.S. Dollar $$$ World’s largest economy Federal Reserve System Wall Street Technology Agriculture Manufacturing Energy Service
U.S.A.- Culture • The Melting Pot • Language- English & many others • Religion- Christianity & many others • Holidays- • 4th of July- Independence Day- BBQs & Fireworks • Christmas- Santa Claus vs. Jesus • Memorial & Labor Day- 3-day weekend to begin & end summer season • Easter- Easter Bunny vs. Jesus • Food- • Hot Dogs & Burgers, BBQ • Mexican, Italian, Chinese, Indian, Japanese • Movies, TV, Music, Sports
U.S.A- Tourist Attractions Disneyland Hollywood NYC Yellowstone National Park Grand Canyon Hawaiian Islands
U.S.A.- Locals Only • Sports- • Baseball, Basketball, Soccer, Football • Leisure Time- • Shopping, Outdoor Activities, Video Games • Places • Mall, Beach, School, Cyberspace, local bar