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1) Atlantic coastal areas: 2) the five Great Lakes 3) the Pacific coast; 4) the Gulf of Mexico
3. The characteristics of the population:
1) diversity--- cultural pluralism 2) uniformity (assimilation) language habits & ways of living ideas, ideals and objectives --- a “Melting Pot”
C. The Central plain: continental climate D. the western plateaus: E. the Pacific coastal areas: F. Alaska: G. Hawaii:
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3) Disastrous weather 1) Hurricane 2) tornado 3) snowstorm
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Territory
The expansion of its Territory.
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Chapter II Population
The composition of the population: The distribution of population: The characteristics of the population:

1. Three Geographical Divisions 2. The three Major River Systems 3. Climate 4. Natural Resources 5. Territory
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Location
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Total area: > 9.37 m sq.km the 4th largest country Population: 300 million Consists of: 50 states a federal district --- the DLeabharlann Baidustrict of Columbia

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History
Chapter I: colonization of North America Chapter II: the American War of Independence Chapter III: the growth of the Nation Chapter IV: the American Civil War Chapter V: the U.S Imperialism & WWI Chapter VI: America Before & During WWII Chapter VII: The postwar America
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The Great Lakes
Lake Superior Lake Michigan Lake Huron Lake Erie Lake Ontario

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3.Climate
1) The main feature: varied temperate zone & mild subtropical zone 2) From East to West: A. Northeast coast & the Great Lakes areas: temperate B. Southeast & the Gulf plain: 20 subtropic

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The Names for the country & the people
the United States of America the USA the United States the U.S. America Uncle Sam Brother Jonathan Yank (Yankee).
Survey of the U.S.
The U.S.A
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contents
Part
one: Geography Part two: History
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Geography
Chapter I: a general introduction Chapter II: population Chapter III: the fifty States Chapter IV: the development of American Economy Chapter V: the main cities
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4. Natural resources
rich in deposits: forestry: water power:
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Rich deposits
1. fuel: coal oil natural gas 2. Ferrous & Nonferrous metals: iron ore copper zinc:
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2.the Three Major River System & the five Great Lakes.
1) the Gulf system: 2) the Atlantic system: 3) the Pacific system: 4) the Great Lakes
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The Gulf System: 1. the Mississippi River 2. two main tributaries: Missouri & Ohio
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The Atlantic System: 1) Hudson River 2) Dalaware River 3) the Potomac River 4) St. Lawrence River
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The Pacific System: 1) Columbia River 2) Colorado River
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The National Emblem
1. the flying white eagle 2. the crown 3.13 stars 4. olive-branch and arrows 5. a yellow ribbon e pluribus Unum 6. national flag
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Nevada Utah Arizona
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the Pacific Coast states: 3 Washington Oregon California
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Alaska
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Hawaii
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9. Overseas Colonies: Guam Eastern Samoa Puerto Rico and the Virgin Islands
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The National Flag & Anthem
1. National Flag: the Star-Spangled Banner: Meaning: the 50 white stars the 13 stripes 2. National Anthem the star-spangled banner 《星条旗永不落》
Kentucky
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Tennes Arkan SC MisAla Geo Louis Flo
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The Midwest Region: 8 states Ohio Michigan Indiana Illinois Wisconsin Minnesota Iowa Missouri
Iowa Ohio Missouri

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1.Complex composition: 1) The native American 2) The white: 80% 3) The black: 4) Mexicans: 5) Puerto Ricans 6) Japanese, Philippines, Chinese…
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2.The uneven distribution:
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Chapter III American Economy
1.Major factors contribute to the U.S. fast economic growth: 2. Agriculture 3. Industry 4. Main characteristics
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The Region of the Great Plains: 6 states North Dakota South Dakota Nebraska Kansas Oklahoma Texas
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The West Region the mountain states: 4 the great plateau states: 4 the Pacific Coast states: 3
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Chapter III the Fifty States
1. The New England Region: 2. The Middle Atlantic Region: 3. The South Region: 4. The Midwest Region 5. the Region of the Great Plain 6. the West Region: 7. Alaska 8. Hawaii 9. Overseas colonies*
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The New England Region: Six states Maine New Hampshire Maine Vermont Massachusetts Vermont Connecticut NH Rhode Island Massachusetts
Connecticut
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forestry
1. 1/4 of the territory; 2. Northwestern pacific coast: 90% 3. The North: 4. The South:
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Water resources
Columbia River & Colorado River: the Ohio river The Great Lakes & St Lawrence River:
7. the white eagle / American eagle strength courage freedom immortal “the king among birds”. 8. the Emblem stands for: Independence courage power
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Part I Physical Geography Chapter I: a general introduction
The Middle Atlantic Region: 6 states New York New Jersey Pennsylvania PA Maryland Delaware WV West Virginia
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The South Region: 11states Virginia North & South Carolina Georgia Florida Kentucky Tennessee Alabama Arkansas Mississippi Louisiana
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the mountain states: 4 Montana Wyoming Colorado New Mexico
Montana Wyoming Colorado New Mexico
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the great plateau states: 4 Idaho Utah Nevada Arizona Idaho
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Topography.
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Scenic spots in the west.
1. The Yellowstone National Park, Wyoming; 2. The Grand Canyon, Arizona; 3. Yosemite National Park, California; 4. Redwoods forests along the coastline; 5. The Death Valley, California;
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