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Based on decades of research and written in clear concise prose by one of the foremost geographers in North America John C Hudsons Across This Land is a comprehensive regional geography of the North American continentClearly organized the book divides the entire United States and Canada into six major regions then further subdivides them into twelve smaller areas Hudson emphasizes each region or areas distinguishing placespecific attributes includingto a larger degree than previous regional geographiespolitical considerations In this way the book tells the story of each region relying on a brisk narrative that reveals the dynamic processes of their distinctive characteristicsThe first extensive regional geography of the North American continent in over seventyfive years Hudsons Across This Land will become the standard text in geography courses dealing with Canada and the US as well as a popular reference work for scholars students and lay readers. Participation. Attendance. CLASS ENVIRONMENT. CANADA & THE COLD WAR. Introductions. Class Environment. Cold versus Hot War. Video. Military Discussion. Presentation. Game time!. AGENDA. Watch “Test . This region is bounded . by the Atlantic Ocean on the east and the Pacific Ocean on the west.. The . Arctic Ocean lies to the north . of this region.. . The . Gulf of Mexico lies to the south. . North America. Vocabulary:. Imperialism. Icebox. Battleship. Surrendered. Spanish-American War. Introduction. The United States owned land from the Atlantic Ocean to the Pacific Ocean. But the United States had not finished growing. In 1867 the United States bought more land. In 1898 the United States owned even more land. How did the United States get more land?. The . A/D. . CRAP. . methodology:. A. uthor: Who wrote/said it? Do they matter?. D. ate: When was it written/said? Does this matter?. C. ontext: What was historically going on at the time?. R. eason for writing: What was the author’s motive?. Reasons for the Civil War. What You Need to Complete This Section:. Blank map of the United States. Foldable. Pencil or pen. Geography of the North. Northern states all experience four distinct seasons, with freezing winters to hot, humid summers.. The . A/D. . CRAP. . methodology:. A. uthor: Who wrote/said it? Do they matter?. D. ate: When was it written/said? Does this matter?. C. ontext: What was historically going on at the time?. R. eason for writing: What was the author’s motive?. Essential Questions: What are the significant physical features of North America?, How did the United States and Canada develop as nations?, and How have various cultures influenced Mexico’s history?. Lesson Objectives. Describe the relative location of the five regions of the United States. . . Identify the United States as a nation in North America. . Vocabulary. Contiguous. Region. Relative location. North America’s vast and varied landscape and abundant resources have. attracted immigrants and shaped the development of the United States and. Canada.. Section 1: Landforms and Resources. Section 2: Climate and Vegetation. North America’s vast and varied landscape . and abundant . resources . have attracted . immigrants and shaped the . development of . the United States . and Canada. .. Section 1: Landforms and Resources. Lesson Objectives. Describe the relative location of the five regions of the United States. . . Identify the United States as a nation in North America. . Vocabulary. Contiguous. Region. Relative location. GEOGRAPHY HANDBOOK GEOGRAPHY HANDBOOK Objectives : The student will . . . 1. E xamine the five themes of geography. 2. Explore how they aid geographic observation and analysis 3. Identify some ways in which the geography of the United Chapter 6 Human Geography of the United States: Shaping an Abundant Land The United States has grown both physically and economically. In the 20 th century, the U.S. set aside isolationism and became the world’s sole superpower. 7 th Grade SS Name: Period: MODULE: Unit 1- AMERICAN GEOGRAPHY Guiding Question: Why is understanding geography important to the study of history? Table of Contents Date Topic(s) Page Numbers