1-美国country
英美概况之美国Unit1
The national flag
50 stars: 50 states 13 stripes: the f i r s t 13 states that used to be
colonies red: valor and hardiness white: innocence and purity blue: vigilance, perseverance and justice
The Central valley of Californ highly productive area basic field crops as sugar beets, beans, rice and cotton
Climate
The United States is mainly situated i the northern temperate zone.
Administrative States
· 50 states The largest in area: Alaska The second: Texas The youngest: Alaska and Hawaii
· Afederal district The District of Columbia Capital City: Washington
Yellowstone National Park
It covers an area of about 9000 sq.km.There are about 3,000 geysers and hot springs in the park.There are also other natural wonders.
Deep South
South Carolina Georgia Texas Alabama Mississippi Louisiana
1-6年级最新人教版小学英语单词表 四季season 国家country 家庭Family 家居类
41
house 房屋
42
shelf 架子
43 oil lamp 油灯
44
ro er
46
parcel 包裹
47
sofa
沙发
48
vase
花瓶
49
bed
床
50
ticket
票
toothbru 牙刷
51
sh
52
fork
叉子
53
knife 餐刀
54 lantern 灯笼
55
stamp 邮票
10 English 英国的
11 Mexico 墨西哥
12
India 印度
13 Mexican 墨西哥的
14
Indian 印度的
15 16
America n
America
美国的 美国
17 Scotland 苏格兰
18 Australia 澳大利亚
19
French 法语
People’s Republic
violin 小提琴 dancing 舞蹈
trumpet 小号
家居类
window 窗户
hammer 锤子
floor 地板
light
灯
1
season
2
spring 春天
3 summer 夏天
4
autumn 秋天
5
winter 冬天
6
country
7
China 中国
8 Chinese 中国的
9
England 英国
报纸
包裹 沙发 花瓶 床 票
toothbru sh fork knife
地方的英文单词
地方的英文单词地点 (Places):1. City 城市2. Town 镇3. Village 村庄4. Country 乡村5. Countryside 农村6. Suburbs 郊区7. Region 地区8. Province 省份9. State 州建筑物 (Buildings):1. House 房子2. Apartment 公寓3. Office 办公室4. Factory 工厂5. Hospital 医院6. School 学校7. Library 图书馆8. Church 教堂9. Mosque 清真寺自然景观 (Landscapes):1. Mountain 山2. Beach 海滩3. Forest 森林4. Park 公园5. River 河流6. Lake 湖7. Waterfall 瀑布8. Desert 沙漠9. Prairie 大草原在日常生活中，我们常常需要用到不同地方的英文单词，以便描述和交流对于某些地方的特定概念或意义。
下面是一些关于地方的英文单词及其含义。
1. City 城市城市是指人口较为密集，并且拥有许多商业、文化和政治中心的地方。
全球范围内，伦敦、纽约和东京是世界上最大的城市之一。
2. Town 镇镇是介于城市和村庄之间的地方。
通常，小镇有着独特的历史背景和文化传统，成为吸引游客和居民的重要旅游景点。
3. Village 村庄村庄是指人口较小和社区感更强的居住地。
通常，村庄由一些家庭和农业社区组成，人们在这里过着更为简单和自然的生活。
4. Country 乡村乡村是指城市和村庄之外的较为广阔且人烟稀少的地方。
在一些欧洲和北美洲的国家，乡村是旅游胜地，吸引着众多来此度假的游客。
5. Countryside 农村农村是指人口较少，并且主要由农业活动为主的地方。
通常，农村生活比城市和镇要更加宁静和接近自然。
6. Suburbs 郊区郊区是指位于城市周边，但又不完全属于城市的地方。
第一周(1)英美国家概况TheUnitedKingdomUnitOneTheCountry
3.Why can’t the term “English” be used to address all the people of theUK?
The maritime influence means that theUKclimate is mild with temperatures rarely lower than0℃in winter or higher than 32
℃in summer.
2) omitted
8.How does the weather in theUKaffect British life?
3. National Anthem: “God Save the King/Queen”
4. Position and borders
5. components
6. Topography
7 Rivers and coastline
8 Climate
III．Exercises
1.What is the geographical position of theUK?
1)aHighlandzone in the north and a Lowland zone in the south and east;
2)the highland zone is a region of high hills and mountains in the north and west that are frequently broken by valleys and plains.Scotland,Walesand parts ofEnglandare located in this zone.
专业英语八级(美国国家概况)模拟试卷1(题后含答案及解析)
专业英语八级（美国国家概况）模拟试卷1(题后含答案及解析) 题型有： 3. GENERAL KNOWLEDGEPART III GENERAL KNOWLEDGE (10 MIN)Directions: There are ten multiple-choice questions in this section. Choose the best answer to each question.1．The United States of America is the______country in the world in size.A．largestB．second largestC．third largestD．fourth largest正确答案：D 涉及知识点：美国国家概况2．The United States of America is the______in the world in population.A．largestB．secondlargestC．thirdlargestD．fourthlargest正确答案：C 涉及知识点：美国国家概况3．In the following rivers,______has been called the American Ruhr.A．the Mississippi RiverB．the Missouri RiverC．the Hudson RiverD．the Ohio River正确答案：D 涉及知识点：美国国家概况4．Of all the fifty states in the United States,______is the largest in area.A．CaliforniaB．TexasC．AlaskaD．New Mexico正确答案：C 涉及知识点：美国国家概况5．______extend from the northern tip of Maine south-westward to Alabama.A．The Rocky MountainsB．The Appalachian HighlandsC．The Coast MountainsD．The Blue Mountains正确答案：B 涉及知识点：美国国家概况6．The Continental United States excludes______.A．Alaska and HawaiiB．Alaska and Rhode IslandC．Texas and FloridaD．Florida and Rhode Island正确答案：A 涉及知识点：美国国家概况7．Hawaii is in the______Ocean.A．AtlanticB．PacificC．OceaniaD．Indian正确答案：B 涉及知识点：美国国家概况8．The United States lies between two oceans,______to its east and______to its west.A．the Pacific Ocean; the Atlantic OceanB．the Atlantic Ocean; the Pacific OceanC．the Indian Ocean; the Atlantic OceanD．the Pacific Ocean; the Indian Ocean正确答案：B 涉及知识点：美国国家概况9．The lakes—Erie, Huron, Michigan, Ontario, and Superior—are the largest group of freshwater lakes______.A．in the United StatesB．in North AmericaC．in me Western HemisphereD．in me world正确答案：D 涉及知识点：美国国家概况10．The Continental Divide is formed in .A．the Appalachian MountainsB．the Rocky MountainsC．the Sierra Nevada and Cascade RangesD．me Coast Mountains正确答案：B 涉及知识点：美国国家概况11．The two major tributaries of the Mississippi River are______.A．the Ohio River and the Colorado RiverB．the Missouri River and the Potomac RiverC．the Missouri River and the Ohio RiverD．the Columbia River and the St. Lawrence River正确答案：C 涉及知识点：美国国家概况12．The longest river in the United States is______.A．the Mississippi RiverB．the Missouri RiverC．the Colorado RiverD．the Columbia River正确答案：A 涉及知识点：美国国家概况13．______lies between the Rockey Mountains and the Appalachian Mountains.A．The Great PlainsB．The Great LakesC．The Grand canyonD．The Intermountain area正确答案：A 涉及知识点：美国国家概况14．The Mississippi River from the source of its chief headstream to the Gulf of Mexico flows______long.A．3,782 kmB．3,724 kmC．over 6,000 kmD．about 1,500 km正确答案：C 涉及知识点：美国国家概况15．Lying between the Appalachian Mountains and the Rocky Mountains is one of the world’s greatest continental rivers______.A．the Mississippi RiverB．the Ohio RiverC．the Hudson RiverD．the Columbia River正确答案：A 涉及知识点：美国国家概况16．The Mississippi River, which is sometimes called______, has played a vital role in the history of the United States.A．Old Man RiverB．Moon RiverC．Old Father RiverD．Mother of the United States正确答案：A 涉及知识点：美国国家概况17．The Colorado and Columbia are two rivers of______.A．the Atlantic River SystemB．the Pacific River SystemC．the River System of the Gulf of MexicoD．the Arctic River System正确答案：B 涉及知识点：美国国家概况18．The Missouri River runs 3,725 kilometers before it joins the Mississippi River at______.A．PittsburghB．St. LawrenceC．St. LouisD．Montana正确答案：C 涉及知识点：美国国家概况19．The states of the United States, excluding Alaska and Hawaii, are often divided into ______geographical regions.A．fourB．fiveC．sixD．seven正确答案：D 涉及知识点：美国国家概况20．Among the following rivers,______forms a natural boundary between Mexico and the U.S.A．the Potomac RiverB．the Columbia RiverC．the Rio Grande RiverD．the Colorado River正确答案：C 涉及知识点：美国国家概况21．Of the Great Lakes,______is the largest freshwater lake.A．Lake MichiganB．Lake HuronC．Lake OntarioD．Lake Superior正确答案：D 涉及知识点：美国国家概况22．All the following rivers rise in the Rocky Mountains except______.A．the Missouri RiverB．the Colorado RiverC．the Columbia RiverD．the Rio Grande River正确答案：C 涉及知识点：美国国家概况23．All the five lakes are shared by the United States and Canada except______.A．Lake SuperiorB．Lake MichiganC．Lake ErieD．Lake Huron正确答案：B 涉及知识点：美国国家概况24．Who were the first settlers of the New England Region?A．American Yankees.B．English Puritans.C．German farmers.D．Fishermen from Scandinavia.正确答案：B 涉及知识点：美国国家概况25．The southern part of the Pacific coast in California has a______with warm, dry summers and moist winters.A．humid continental climateB．humid subtropical climateC．continental desert climateD．Mediterranean climate正确答案：D 涉及知识点：美国国家概况26．The climate of the United States is mainly influenced by______.A．the Gulf StreamB．the Labrador CurrentC．the California Current and the Japan CurrentD．all of the above正确答案：D 涉及知识点：美国国家概况27．What helps make the Middle Atlantic States a major center of international trade?A．Large populations.B．Highly developed industries.C．Deepwater harbors.D．Rich mineral resources.正确答案：C 涉及知识点：美国国家概况28．Among the following ocean currents that influence the climate of the U.S. over wide regions,______enters the Gulf of Maine.A．the Gulf StreamB．the Labrador CurrentC．the California currentD．the Japan Current正确答案：B 涉及知识点：美国国家概况29．The extremes of temperature often occur in the Midwest region because of the effect of______.A．the Sierra Nevada and Cascade RangesB．the Rocky MountainsC．the Coast MountainsD．the Appalachian Mountains正确答案：A 涉及知识点：美国国家概况30．All the following universities and colleges are located in New England, except______.A．Yale UniversityB．Harvard UniversityC．Oxford UniversityD．Massachusetts Institute of Technology正确答案：C 涉及知识点：美国国家概况31．What is the leading commercial crop of the South?A．Cotton.B．Tobacco.C．Sugar cane.D．Rice.正确答案：A 涉及知识点：美国国家概况32．New England lies in______of the United States.A．the northern partB．the southern partC．the northeastern partD．the southeastern part正确答案：C 涉及知识点：美国国家概况33．The nation’s capital city Washington D.C and New York are located in______.A．the American WestB．the Great PlainsC．the MidwestD．the Middle Atlantic States正确答案：D 涉及知识点：美国国家概况34．New England is sometimes called the birthplace of America, because______.A．it was the nation’s first industrial areaB．it offers a number of commercial services to the rest of the countryC．it was the chief center of the American War of Independence in 1776D．it has many famous universities and colleges built early正确答案：C 涉及知识点：美国国家概况35．The Grand Canyon and the Painted Desert are located in______of the United States.A．the MidwestB．the Pacific Coast States RegionC．the SouthwestD．the Rocky Mountains Region正确答案：C 涉及知识点：美国国家概况36．The Middle Atlantic Region is the nerve center of the country because______.A．the nation’s capital city Washington D.C is located hereB．the biggest city New York is located hereC．megalopolis is located hereD．all of the above正确答案：A 涉及知识点：美国国家概况37．The Midwest is America’ s most important______area.A．agriculturalB．industrialC．manufacturingD．mining industry正确答案：A 涉及知识点：美国国家概况38．What helps make the Midwest America’s most important agricultural area?A．The humid continental climate and plentiful rainfall.B．The lowland with rich soil.C．The long growing season.D．All of the above.正确答案：D 涉及知识点：美国国家概况39．______is known as the automobile capital of the world.A．ChicagoB．DetroitC．ToledoD．Cleveland正确答案：B 涉及知识点：美国国家概况40．______is the largest city and______is the second largest city in the Pacific Coast States Region.A．San Francisco; Los AngelesB．Los Angeles; SeattleC．San Francisco; SeattleD．Los Angeles; San Francisco正确答案：D 涉及知识点：美国国家概况41．The South now contains______of the American textile industry.A．90%B．80%C．0.7D．0.6正确答案：A 涉及知识点：美国国家概况42．In the South______industry is the largest industry in the United States.A．automobileB．textileC．chemicalD．iron and steel正确答案：B 涉及知识点：美国国家概况43．______is the largest city of the Great Plains.A．ColoradoB．DenverC．ClevelandD．Chicago正确答案：B 涉及知识点：美国国家概况44．The state which has the largest land area of all the states in the United States is______.A．TexasB．CaliforniaC．AlaskaD．Utah正确答案：C 涉及知识点：美国国家概况45．______is the chief industry in the Rocky Mountains Region.A．Oil refiningB．Missile industryC．MiningD．Tourism正确答案：C 涉及知识点：美国国家概况46．______in north-western Arizona is one of nation’s most impressive sights.A．Yellowstone National ParkB．Rocky Mountain National ParkC．Glacier National ParkD．The Grand Canyon正确答案：D 涉及知识点：美国国家概况47．What is Hawaii’s most important industry?A．Ship-building.B．Fishing.C．Mining.D．Tourism.正确答案：D 涉及知识点：美国国家概况。
美国忌讳1-4中英文 (3)
美国忌讳1-4中英文1. 谈论政治在美国，谈论政治是一个受到忌讳的话题。
尽管美国是一个民主国家，鼓励公民参与政治讨论和辩论，但是在日常生活中，谈论政治往往被认为是不礼貌的行为。
这是因为政治观点的分歧在美国非常激烈，人们往往对自己的政治观点非常看重并且容易激动。
为了避免不必要的争论和冲突，美国人通常避免在社交场合或者工作场所谈论政治。
1. Avoid discussing politicsIn the United States, discussing politics is a taboo topic. Although the U.S. is a democratic country that encourages citizen participation in political discussions and debates, talking about politics is often considered impolite in daily life. This is because political differences in the U.S. are very intense, and people often hold strong opinions about their political beliefs and can easily become heated. In order to avoid unnecessary arguments and conflicts, Americans usually avoid discussing politics in social or work settings.2. 年龄、性别、种族等个人属性在美国社会中，谈论个人的年龄、性别、种族等个人属性同样是一个忌讳的话题。
这样的话题往往被认为是不恰当的，并且容易导致歧视、偏见或者仇恨。
美国简介
The United States of AmericaPart 1 Geography 地理位置1. Alaska and Hawaii are the two newest states in America. Alaska is to the northwestern Canada, and Hawaii lies in the central Pacific. 阿拉斯加和夏威夷是最近加入美国的两个新州。
阿拉斯加在加拿大的西北部，夏威夷位于中太平洋。
2. The US has a land area of 9.3 million square kilometers. It’s the fourth largest country in the world in size after Russia, Canada and China. 就面积而言，美国是世界第四大国，就人口而言，美国是世界是第三大国。
3. Of all states of America, Alaska is the largest in area and Rhode Island the smallest. But on the mainland Texas is the largest state of the country. 所有州中，阿拉斯加是面积最大的州，罗得岛最小，在美国大陆，最大的州是得克萨斯州。
4. The Rockies, the backbone of the North American Continent, is also known as the Continental Divide. 落基山脉是北美大陆的脊梁，也被成为大陆分水岭。
5. The 2 main mountain ranges in America are the Appalachian Mountains and the Rocky Mountains. The Appalachians run slightly from the northeast to southwest and the Rocky Mountains run slightly from the northwest to southeast. 阿巴拉契亚山脉和落基山脉是美国的两座大山脉。
国际长途国家代码表CountryCode（中英文对照）
244 245 246
247 248 249 250 251
252 253 254 255 256 257 258 260 261 262
263 264 265 266 267 268 269 269
27 290 290 291 297 298 299
30 31 32
Ascension Seychelles (Republic of) Sudan (Republic of the) Rwanda (Republic of) Ethiopia (Federal Democratic Republic of) Somali Democratic Republic Djibouti (Republic of) Kenya (Republic of) Tanzania (United Republic of) Uganda (Republic of) Burundi (Republic of) Mozambique (Republic of) Zambia (Republic of) Madagascar (Republic of) French Departments and Territories in the Indian Ocean Zimbabwe (Republic of) Namibia (Republic of) Malawi Lesotho (Kingdom of) Botswana (Republic of) Swaziland (Kingdom of) Comoros (Union of the) Mayotte South Africa (Republic of) Saint Helena Tristan da Cunha Eritrea Aruba Faroe Islands Greenland (Denmark) Greece Netherlands (Kingdom oench Department of) Bolivia (Republic of) Guyana Ecuador French Guiana (French Department of) Paraguay (Republic of) Martinique (French Department of) Suriname (Republic of) Uruguay (Eastern Republic of) Netherlands Antilles Malaysia Australia Indonesia (Republic of) Philippines (Republic of the) New Zealand Singapore (Republic of) Thailand Democratic Republic of TimorLeste Australian External Territories Brunei Darussalam Nauru (Republic of) Papua New Guinea Tonga (Kingdom of) Solomon Islands Vanuatu (Republic of) Fiji (Republic of) Palau (Republic of) Wallis and Futuna (Territoire français d'outre-mer) Cook Islands Niue
《走遍美国》精品讲案(含学案)第1集
合肥六中高一(20)班英语学习中心组活动提高班材料Family Album U.S.AEPISODE1 "46 Linden Street"Background题解：美国东北部纽约州的里弗代尔镇，在纽约市的郊区。
镇上的林登大街 46号一所住宅里，住着中年医生菲利普·斯图尔特一家人。
这个幸福温馨的家庭是千百万美国白人中产者家庭的缩影。
《走遍美国》这一26集英语教学电视连续剧将围绕斯图尔特家展开。
一家人的生活、工作与事业将紧紧揪住读者的心。
梗概：自由摄影艺术家理查德是菲利普医生的儿子，正在为编出自己的影集《走遍美国》到处拍照。
今天他在由纽约市曼哈顿区到斯塔滕岛的渡船上工作，回程中给来自加州的一位黑人妇女和她的小儿子拍照。
来自希腊的热情的女学生亚历山德拉主动帮助他。
理查德下船时失落了摄影挎包，亚历山德拉辗转寻访给他送回去，走时却又遗下了自己的挎包。
美丽善良的希腊姑娘给全家人留下了美好的印象，特别是在理查德的弟弟罗比心中。
我们已经到了斯图尔特家的住宅里。
他们一家人性格如何？有什么欣喜和烦恼？亚历山德拉还会再在他们的生活中出现吗？Act 11.New words and expressions01. appreciate感谢，欣赏(1) I appreciate your help.(2) I'd appreciate that.02. bright明亮的，鲜艳的(1) Is this pink too bright for me?(2) It is a very bright pink.03. building建筑物(1) Now point to the buildings.04. chocolate巧克力(1) Well, there's chocolate and coffee and a little vanilla.(2) Uh, one scoop of coffee and one scoop of chocolate for me.05. dessert甜点(1) What's for dessert?06. doctor医生(1) And these are pictures of people working: steelworkers, bankers, police, street vendors, ambulance drivers, doctors...(2) Richard tells me you're a doctor.07. ferry渡船(1) I left my bag of film on the ferry.(2) I went back for it, but the ferry was gone.(3) Yes. The number, please, of the Staten Island Ferry lost-and-found office.(4) Did anyone find a camera bag this afternoon, a small canvas bag, on the J. F. Kennedy Ferry?... No?08. finish完成(1) Oh, it's not finished yet, but I have some of the pictures.09. Florida（美）佛罗里达10. Greece希腊(1) That's a large city in northern Greece.(2) Alexandra's a high school exchange student from Greece.11. Hispanic西班牙语系的12.Here they are.就在这里。
country的复数和用法例句
country的复数和用法例句country有国家;乡村;区域;乡村音乐等意思，那么你知道country的复数是什么吗?下面跟着小编一起来学习一下，希望对大家的学习有所帮助!country的复数形式：countriescountry的用法：country的用法1：country作国家,国土解时表示地理概念,侧重指疆土,即一个国家的整个区域,是可数名词。
the country可作全国人民解。
country的用法2：country作乡下,乡村解时是单数名词,常与the连用。
有时可用于名词前作定语。
country的用法3：country还可作地区,土地解,尤指带有某种地形或地势的地区或土地,常用于形容词之后。
country的复数例句：1. The seven major industrial countries will have their yearly meeting in London.7个主要工业国家将在伦敦举行一年一度的会议。
2. And a number of African countries, too, are slipping through the net.并且一些非洲国家也被漏掉了。
3. India has always been one of the most religiously diverse countries.印度一直都是宗教信仰最多元的国家之一。
4. Their countries had been at war for nearly six weeks.他们的国家陷入战争状态已将近6个星期了。
5. Other countries retained their traditional and habitual ways of doing things.其他国家仍然保持着他们做事的传统和习惯。
6. Estonia has done much to cultivate the friendship of western Europeancountries.爱沙尼亚努力发展与西欧国家的友谊。
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Geology
Cordillera Interior Lowlands Appalachians Coastal Plain
Mississippi River: “Old Man River”
II. Climate
1. The humid east 2. The arid west 3. The humid-arid transition 4. The humid pacific coast
4. The humid pacific coast
Climate: comfortable Temperature: moderated Summers: cool Winters: mild Rainfall: differ from place to place & from season to season
“Stars and Stripes”
1.American flag has 13 stripes. The stripes stand for the first state of the country. 2.The flag has 50 stars. These stars stand for each state in the United States. 3.Red: valor and bravery White: purity and innocent Blue: vigilance, perseverance, and justice
The Great Lakes
Lake Michigan Lake Ontario Lake Huron Lake Erie Lake Superior
Years Grasses Brown Dormant Green Luxuriant Land Crops
In dry years In moist years
(Conserving (Refuse to) soil germinate moisture) Grazing Grow wheat Bumper crops
The Country
I. Physical Features II. Climate III. Cultural Geography
Geology
Meteorology
I. Physical Features
From east to west: 1. Atlantic and Gulf Coastal Plain 2. Appalachians and their foothills 3. Interior Lowlands 4. Cordillera, includes intermontane valleys, basins, and plateaus
New Mexico, Arizona, from Texas to southern California People: Mexican-American Native American communities blend of people from other counties cattle & sheep
Great Lakes
Chicago
Premier city National hub of commodities market Regional hub of air transportation Home of industries & cultural institutions
4. The West
Area Arid Semiarid Rainfall Scarce Undependable Plentiful Drought Human Irrigated oases Good harvest Conservation
3. The humid-arid transition “Barn of America”/ “Grain Belt of America”
Values
Individualism Thrifty lifestyles Hard work Optimistic attitude toward life Commitment to homogeneous community life
2. The South
Cash crops: tobacco, rice, sugar, cotton
Mount Rushmore
“Stars and Stripes”
Great Lakes
Assignments
1. Mount Rushmore What are the four American Presidents’ names from left to right? 2. “Stars and Stripes” What the symbol of the 50 stars, 13 stripes, red, white, and blue? 3. The Great Lakes
A myth A set of values: Possibility Freedom Self-reliance future
4. The West
3 major parts: A. Southwest B. Mountain States C. Pacific Coast
A. Southwest
America’s most valuable farmland
The Central Valley of California
The Willamette Valley of Oregon
III. Cultural Geography 1. The Northeast 2. The South 3. The Midwest 4. The West
Cash crops
Southern plantation system
Civil War Caste system Hierarchical social structure Racial tensions Southern whites: more conservative
Gone With the Wind
C. Pacific Coast
Los Angeles: Hollywood film media conglomerates major energy defense and aerospace companies
C. Pacific Coast
1. Major racial & ethnic group: Asian Latino Mexican 2. southern California: being conservative northern California: support of liberal causes
Mount Rushmore
From left to right: 1. George Washington (1st 1789-1797) 2. Thomas Jefferson (3rd 1801-1809) 3. Theodore Roosevelt (26th 1901-1909) 4. Abraham Lincoln (16th 1861-1865)
1. The humid east
Summer Northeast Mid-east Southeast Mild Hot Long Hot Winter Long Cold Milder Short Cool Growing season Short Longer Long
2. The arid west
Lecture One: The United States of America
National Emblem
Mount Rushmore
The United States of America
Shortened names:
the United States the U.S.A America
“American dreamlands” Gambling Entertainment
C. Pacific Coast
A populated area: Gold Rush San Francisco: University of California Silicon Valley Stanford University Napa Valley wine district
Uncle Tom’s Cabin
3. The Midwest
Boarding the Great Lakes & the first tiers of states west of the Mississippi River from Missouri and Kansas north to Canada. Industrial Midwest Agricultural Midwest
1. The Northeast
One regional unit: stretching south from Maine through Maryland and west to the border of Ohio. Densely population Highly urban New England is called the birthplace of America.
B. Mountain States
Include: Nevada, Utah, Colorado, Wyoming, Montana, Idaho Water becomes as precious as rare metals ranching + forestry
Las Vegas & Reno
“Stars and Stripes”