Political Geography Flashcard

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What does political geography examine?

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The relationship between politics and geographic space

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How is power divided in federalism?

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Between a central authority and smaller political units

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What is gerrymandering?

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The manipulation of electoral district boundaries

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What was the purpose of the Missouri Compromise of 1820?

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To address the issue of slavery and state boundaries

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What historical events influenced the establishment of state boundaries in the U.S.?

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Colonial claims and treaties with Indigenous peoples

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What was a significant outcome of the civil rights movement in terms of political geography? Options: Redefining political geography through redistricting, Establishing new state boundaries, Creating new federal laws, Negotiating international treaties

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Redefining political geography through redistricting

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What did the Compromise of 1850 aim to maintain?

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A balance of power between free and slave states

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What does political geography help us understand in the U.S.?

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How boundaries are drawn and power dynamics shape communities

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What is a key concept introduced in the guide on political geography?

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Sovereignty

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What does the historical overview of U.S. boundaries include?

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The creation of new states and reconfiguration of boundaries