How have colonization and industrialization

1. How have colonization and industrialization of North America led to the mixture of cultures on the continent?

2. Many British colonists fled Europe due to religious persecution. This is a major reason why “Freedom of Religion” is stated in our Constitution

3. Ministers of the colonies sought to convert the local native populations to Christianity.

4. Estimates say there were between 7 – 18 million Native Americans in North America when the colonists first arrived

5. Colonists from Spain, Great Britain, and France moved to North America in the beginning. • Many of these cultures ended up mixing with Native Americans. • The African culture was later introduced when slaves were brought into the country.

6. With the advancement of industrialization in North America, there became a need for more workers Millions of immigrants came to the US in search of a better life (jobs, more money, more opportunities, freedom, etc.)

7. The United States became the Melting Pot for cultures The US population tripled from 1900 to 2000.

8. In 1850 2.2 million (10% of the population) were foreign born The immigrant population grew to 15% of the population in 1890 According to the US Census Bureau, in 2010 13% of the total US population were immigrants

9. Where did immigrants come from during the Industrial Revolution? *Great Britain *Ireland *Germany *Italy *Poland *China (worked on building railroads)

10. Where do the people come from today?Predominantly Central America and Asia *Mexico *China *Hong Kong *India *Philippines *Vietnam *El Salvador *Cuba *Korea *Dominican Republic

11. Languages that are commonly spoken in US homes today: • English – 79% *Korean – 2% • Spanish – 62% *German – 2% • Chinese – 5% *Arabic – 1% • Tagalog – 3% *Russian – 1% • Vietnamese – 2% • French – 2%

12. A Few Religions Found in the United States: • Christianity • Judaism • Islam • Buddhism • Hinduism • Sikhism • New Age • Scientology • Unitarian

14. Each culture brings their own food.

15. Many ethnic festivals are celebrated today in the United States.

17. How has the physical geography of the United States impacted the distribution of population?

19. Approximately 82% of all people residing in the US live in cities and suburbs.

20. Population Distribution

21. Americans are moving to the cities and suburbs. Why? • Pull Factors • Jobs / Employment • Health Care • Education • Housing

22. Colonists lived east of the Appalachian Mountains when they first arrived. Cities, such as New York City, Boston, Baltimore, Philadelphia, and Washington, D.C. were formed.

23. Location of US Population • 38% live along the Atlantic Coast • 16% live along the Pacific Coast • 12% live along the Gulf Coast

24. New Jersey has the highest population density in the US. New York City is the largest city in the US.

25. The Northeast became heavily urbanized and formed one of the world’s largest megalopolis. • Boston • New York • Philadelphia • Washington, D.C. • Baltimore

26. Almost all US major cities are located on waterways (on coasts, rivers, or major lakes). • Mississippi River: • Memphis, Tennessee • Minneapolis, Minnesota • St. Louis, Missouri • New Orleans, Louisiana

27. Cities are located on bodies of water for transportation, trade, and water supply. Today several cities, such as Miami, Florida and Galveston, Texas have built large cruise ship terminals.

28. It is difficult to build infrastructure (roads, bridges, electricity, sanitation, etc.) in the mountains. The area is good for snowboarding, snow skiing, and other outdoor activities.

29. Western states, such as parts of Nevada, Idaho, Arizona, Utah, and New Mexico are sparsely populated due to a desert climate.