Chapter 6 Homework

Chapter 6, Section 1

1. How are population patterns in the United States influenced by the region’s physical geography and by the development of industry and technology?

Answer:

Population increased where there was water and fertile land to farm.  Later as industry and technology started to increase in areas of trade such as the North East of the United States, population largely increased because of people looking for work

2. What are four cultural elements influenced by the immigrant roots of the United States?

Answer:

Four cultural elements that are influenced by immigrant roots are Language, Religion, the Arts, and Education

Creative Writing: Write a biography of an early settler in the United States from the time he or she arrives in New York harbor in 1845, at the age of 20, until his or her death at the age of 70.

Answer:

Antonio arrived in the United States when he was age 20.  New York, the place of his arrival, was bustling with work and factories, so he quickly took up a job at one of the factories.  Antonio spent more of his life working for the factory.  At around age 30, Antonio married and had many children, as was custom in the United States in the mid 1800's.  At age 60, Antonio quit work and his children, who now worked at the factory and other, higher paying, jobs took care of him.  Antonio died at age 70 of old age, having lived a long life for most of the people living in the United States

Chapter 6, Section 2

1. What are two economic factors that encouraged growth of Canada’s western population?

Answer:

Two economic factors that encouraged population growth in western Canada are the discovery of oil and natural gas and the many waterways to support agriculture and trade.

2. How do the country’s religious practices and languages reflect the immigrant history of Canada?

Answer

The mix of British and French settlers with the indigenous Native American population has resulted in the two official languages being English and French.  Many Canadians also speak Cree and Inuktitut, the original languages of Canada.  The religion s practiced is massively affected by the diverse immigrants in Canada  The practiced religions are Christianity, Islam, Buddhism, Hinduism, Judaism, and Sikhism

Creative Writing: Imagine that the American colonies did not separate from Great Britain and remained a part of the British Empire. How might the history and development of Canada have been affected

Answer:

If the American colonies didn't separate from Great Britain, then Canada would probably still be part of Britain.  The American colonies breaking free of Great Britain might have inspired Canadians to take control of their country.  Canada would also have a smaller French-speaking population and would still have all of its rules made by Britain.