Chapter 11: The United States and Canada Flashcards
1
Q
What is NAFTA?
A
A free trade agreement between Canada, Mexico, and the United States.
2
Q
What is the Panama Canal?
A
a manmade waterway that connects the Atlantic and Pacific oceans across the isthmus of Panama.
3
Q
Which country established the first permanent colony in North America?
A
England
4
Q
What is the dominant market sector in the U.S.?
A
consumer market
5
Q
Which Canadian province has the largest French population?
A
Quebec
6
Q
Which river supplies the most water to the American West?
A
The Colorado River