WorksheetsUnited States & Canada
Total questions: 15
Worksheet time: 15mins
Which is a reason that European colonists wanted freedom from Great Britain?
They wanted representation in government
They wanted freedom to choose their religion
They wanted to be free from unfair taxes
They wanted to express their own political ideas
Definition: A form of government in which people elect leaders and rule by majority
Dictatorship
Democracy
Monarchy
Oligarchy
Which is a benefit of living in a multicultural society?
Able to try new/different foods
A variety of religions are welcome
Exposure to new/different traditions
There are no benefits to a multicultural society
Where are the United States and Canada located?
South America
Europe
North America
Latin America
Which conclusion can be made about the growth rates of the population of the United States and Canada based on the population pyramids?
Both countries are experiencing a baby boom.
Both countries are experiencing slow population growth.
Both countries are experiencing rapid population growth.
Both countries are experiencing negative population growth.
What trade agreement of the 1990s eliminated trade barriers which changed the trade patterns between the United States and Canada?
Pacific Rim Free Trade Agreement
Canadian-American Free Trade Agreement
North American Free Trade Agreement
United States Tariff Policy Agreement
Why would the United States and Canada be considered one region?
Similar historical development
Similar cultural traits
Single land mass
All of the above
What type of government does the US have in common with Canada?
Republic Democracy
Constitutional Monarchy
Theocracy
Oligarchy
What languages are mainly spoke in BOTH the United States and Canada?
French
Spanish
English
Sign Language
Immigration from Latin American in a search for better jobs would be an example of which of the following?
Pull Factors (economic)
Push Factors (economic)
Pull Factors (political)
Push Factors (political)
Using the economic spectrum above, which letter indicates the economic system of Canada?
A
B
C
D
Which two physical features do the United States and Canada share?
Appalachian Mountains and Mississippi River
Mississippi River and the Great Lakes
St. Lawrence Seaway and Rocky Mountains
Rocky Mountains and the Great Lakes
Which statement accurately describes Canada's population distribution?
Most Canadians live within 100 miles of the United States and Canada border.
Most Canadians live in the Northern Territories
Most Canadians live with Moose
Most Canadians live along the Atlantic Coast
What is a significant environmental concern shared by both the United States and Canada?
A) Deforestation in the Amazon
B) Air pollution from industrial activities
C) Desertification in the Sahara
D) Melting of polar ice caps
Which cultural event is celebrated in both the United States and Canada, reflecting their shared history?
A) Thanksgiving
B) Bastille Day
C) Diwali
D) Chinese New Year
