Benchmark 2 Review

Benchmark 2 Review

​North America

​The continent of North America includes the countries of the United States, Canada, and Mexico. Canada is the second largest country in the world and the US is the third largest. All three countries have limited governments and have Free Enterprise (market) economies. They are important trading partners with one another.

​North America PEGS

​Political: Canada is a constitutional monarchy (Queen Elizabeth II) and a parliamentary republic. (Parliament=law making body). The US is a constitutional republic (states have governments too) and a representative democracy (vote for leaders). Mexico is a federal constitutional republic (also vote for leaders). ALL THREE GOVERNMENTS ARE LIMITED!

​Economic: Canada, The US, and Mexico all have Free Enterprise or Market Economies. Individual people can own businesses. Prices are determined by competition. Agriculture (growing crops for profit) is important in all three countries. All three countries were part of NAFTA to help make trading between the three countries easier. NAFTA was recently replaced with USMCA. All three countries continue to be important trading partners with each other.

Multiple Choice

The governments of Canada and the United States are both...

• unlimited

• rule by few

• totalitarian

• limited

Multiple Choice

Canada has a ___________________ government.

• totalitarian/theocracy

• constitutional monarchy/parliamentary republic

• federal republic/representative democracy

• oligarchy/contitutional republic

Multiple Choice

Mexico's and the United States' governments are similar because....

• both have kings as their head of state

• both have 4 branches of government

• both no longer use a constitution

• both have presidents elected by citizens

Multiple Choice

NAFTA and the USMCA are....

• trade agreements between the US, Mexico, and Canada

• boy bands from Canada

• Justin Bieber's new albums

• peace treaties between Canada and Mexico

Multiple Choice

Look at the economic indicators chart. Which country is the LEAST developed?

• Canada

• United States

• Mexico

• Tatooine

Multiple Choice

This image of is an example of agriculture because it is illustrating the...

• process of transporting products from the producers

• manufacturing of goods and services by laborers

• cultivation of land for the production of crops

• relationship between manufacturing and consumers

Multiple Choice

Business competition, private ownership of businesses, profit being the main goal are all characteristics of a...

• socialist economy

• Free Enterprise system

• communist system

• traditional economy

​North America PEGS cont.

​Geographic: Canada's location near the North Pole means it has a much colder climate than the US and Mexico. Because of this, most Canadians live in the south near the border with the US. The US has many diverse climates and physical features. It has the Appalachian Mountains to the east and the Rocky Mountains in the west. Its longest river is the Mississippi. Mexico also has many mountains. It also has two large peninsulas (land surrounded by water on three sides.

Multiple Choice

Which geographic feature is located in the eastern part of the United States?

• Cascades

• Rocky Mountains

• Appalachian Mountains

• Grand Canyon

Multiple Choice

What is significant about Canada's population distribution on this map?

• Most people live near the city of St. John's.

• Settlements are concentrated near the interior of Canada.

• Major cities are located along the Canadian Shield.

• Most urban centers (cities) are along the U.S. border.

Multiple Choice

Which physical feature is shown in red on the map?

• Baja Peninsula

• Panama isthmus

• Rocky Mountains

• Yucatan Peninsula

​North America PEGS cont.

​Social: Canada, the US, and Mexico were all colonized by European countries. Canada was settled by FRANCE and GREAT BRITAIN. That is why today Canada has two official languages (English and French).

The US was colonized by settlers from Great Britain, many of whom were seeking religious freedom (right to practice religion freely). Ideas about government, individual rights, and language were all influenced by Great Britain and shaped the United States. Many events have shaped the United States. For example, the 2001 terrorist attacks on the World Trade Center and Pentagon have created prejudices against the Muslim community in the US, stricter travel rules, and more acts of patriotism. Mexico was home to three Mesoamerican civilizations (Olmec, Maya, and Aztec). The Spanish colonized Mexico and brought with them the mission system which taught indigenous people about Christianity and to speak Spanish.

Multiple Choice

Because of European colonization, Canada today has...

• two official religions, Buddhism and Hinduism

• two official languages, French and English

• two official foods, apple pie and pizza

• two official musicians, Justin Bieber and Nickelback

Multiple Choice

Which province in Canada is mostly French speaking?

• Nunavut

• British Columbia

• Ontario

• Quebec

Multiple Choice

Because of cultural differences and differences in languages, the province of Quebec has...

• voted to replace the Prime Minister with Celine Dion

• voted to separate from Canada but the vote failed.

• declared speaking English in Quebec illegal. 

• prohibited anyone from listening to Justin Bieber

Multiple Choice

Settlers protesting against unfair taxes, The Declaration of Independence listing wrongs with the British Government, and conflict leading to American Revolution are all events most associated with...

• representative government

• a socialist society

• totalitarian government

• a multicultural society

Multiple Choice

The concept of religious  freedom in the United States primarily resulted from...

• conquest of the indigenous

• trade with other world systems

• invasion by the Spanish

• colonization by Great Britian

Multiple Choice

After the events of September 11, 2001, many Muslims faced prejudices, airport security was increased and many people demonstrated acts of patriotism. A connection between these events and current conditions in the U.S. is....

• many citizens refuse to vote in elections

• citizens are less tolerant of other cultures

• many people moved away from suburban areas

• anti-government protests decreased

Multiple Choice

The main reason the Spanish were able to conquer the indigenous people of Mexico so easily was...

• the Spanish were better dancers and won the dance off

• The diseases brought by the Spanish killed millions of indigenous people

• The indigenous people ran away

• The Spanish had tanks and aircraft.

Multiple Choice

What is the best title for this image?

• Characteristics of Invasion and Conquest

• Traits of Immigration

• Features of Trade and Industry

• Structures of Spanish Colonialism

Multiple Choice

The mission system brought by Spain into Mexico has influenced Mexico today in what way?

• most citizens in Mexico are Catholic and speak Spanish.

• only a few people in Mexico speak Spanish.

• most people in Mexico practice the religion of Judaism 

• most citizens speak French and are Protestant.