Americas Two Great Mountains Appalachian Mountains 480 million

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America’s Two Great Mountains Appalachian Mountains- 480 million years old, 1, 500 miles Rocky

America’s Two Great Mountains Appalachian Mountains- 480 million years old, 1, 500 miles Rocky Mountains- 80 million years old, 3, 000 miles

North American Historical Events

North American Historical Events

Shift from Agriculture to Industry Urban areas grow rapidly Why? What is going on?

Shift from Agriculture to Industry Urban areas grow rapidly Why? What is going on? Western frontier became filled, and most available land was settled

The Cities Grow Megalopolisa region that includes several large cities, their suburbs, and nearby

The Cities Grow Megalopolisa region that includes several large cities, their suburbs, and nearby towns.

The Cities Grow Urban Sprawlan inexpertly planned communities and developments in an area of

The Cities Grow Urban Sprawlan inexpertly planned communities and developments in an area of increasing population.

The Cities Grow Infrastructureroads, power plants, schools and communication lines.

The Cities Grow Infrastructureroads, power plants, schools and communication lines.

The Cities Grow Sustainable Communitymanage growth by creating communities where residents both live and

The Cities Grow Sustainable Communitymanage growth by creating communities where residents both live and work in the same area.

But Where Do We Live? And Why? Population Distributionmeans the pattern of where people

But Where Do We Live? And Why? Population Distributionmeans the pattern of where people live A people apart

Government Representative Democracy- The people elect officials to represent them.

Government Representative Democracy- The people elect officials to represent them.

Government Federal Republic - Power is divided between the federal government, state and local

Government Federal Republic - Power is divided between the federal government, state and local governments.

Economics Free Enterprise System- the government exerts little control over businesses, resources, and technology

Economics Free Enterprise System- the government exerts little control over businesses, resources, and technology operated for profit by private individuals.

Economics Service Industry fields such as information processing, finance, medicine, and education. What level

Economics Service Industry fields such as information processing, finance, medicine, and education. What level of economic activity?

Economics Postindustrial Economy manufacturing is no longer the country’s most important industry. What is

Economics Postindustrial Economy manufacturing is no longer the country’s most important industry. What is the next level of economic activity?

Our Neighbor To The North

Our Neighbor To The North

The Great Lakes St. Lawrence Seaway System Extends 2, 340 miles from the Atlantic

The Great Lakes St. Lawrence Seaway System Extends 2, 340 miles from the Atlantic Ocean to the Great Lakes Ranked as one of the outstanding engineering feats of the twentieth century Includes 13 Canadian and 2 U. S. locks. One of the World’s most important shipping routes

History France comes to the New World Unlike the British, the French intermarried with

History France comes to the New World Unlike the British, the French intermarried with the natives Métis

History

History

Issues Facing North America Terrorism Assimilation Multiculturalism Global Network

Issues Facing North America Terrorism Assimilation Multiculturalism Global Network

Mountains Where do mountains come from Mountains areMountains Where do mountains come from Mountains are
Fold Mountains Faultblock Mountains Formations of Mountains DomeFold Mountains Faultblock Mountains Formations of Mountains Dome
Appalachian Literature Myths About Appalachian Literature Only minorAppalachian Literature Myths About Appalachian Literature Only minor
Coal Mining By Shane Viars Appalachian History AppalachianCoal Mining By Shane Viars Appalachian History Appalachian
APPALACHIAN HISTORY INTRODUCING APPALACHIAN STUDIES NATIVE AMERICANS NativeAPPALACHIAN HISTORY INTRODUCING APPALACHIAN STUDIES NATIVE AMERICANS Native
Appalachian Music Aaron Davis Introducing Appalachian Studies WhatAppalachian Music Aaron Davis Introducing Appalachian Studies What
Physical Regions of Canada Map Appalachian Appalachian uPhysical Regions of Canada Map Appalachian Appalachian u
Appalachian Religion Introducing Appalachian Studies A few notesAppalachian Religion Introducing Appalachian Studies A few notes
Appalachian Region Location in Canada The Appalachian regionAppalachian Region Location in Canada The Appalachian region
How the formation of the Appalachian Mountains controlledHow the formation of the Appalachian Mountains controlled
Vagabonds Sojourners Tramping Geology The Appalachian Mountains SessionVagabonds Sojourners Tramping Geology The Appalachian Mountains Session
Vagabonds Sojourners Tramping Geology The Appalachian Mountains SessionVagabonds Sojourners Tramping Geology The Appalachian Mountains Session
APPALACHIAN MOUNTAINS JOINT VENTURE General Overview Dolly SodsAPPALACHIAN MOUNTAINS JOINT VENTURE General Overview Dolly Sods
Northeast Region Activating Strategy Before The Appalachian MountainsNortheast Region Activating Strategy Before The Appalachian Mountains
Americans were moving through the Appalachian Mountains withAmericans were moving through the Appalachian Mountains with
Building the Appalachian Mountains How did the AppalachiansBuilding the Appalachian Mountains How did the Appalachians
Stone Mountain Gorge Providence Canyon GA Appalachian MountainsStone Mountain Gorge Providence Canyon GA Appalachian Mountains