Transcript United States

United States
Most of the population in the West
live in the Pacific states, with 34
million in Cali.
Before WWII, economy was based
on farming, forestry, & film, but due
to military growth in the warm
climates of California the economy
took off
The warm Mediterranean climate
allows year-around growing
seasons.
Silicon Valley, south of San
Francisco became country’s
leading center of computer
technology
California, Oregon, & Washington
economies depend heavily on
technology, aircraft manufacturing
(especially Washington), &
agriculture
Oregon has 3.3 billion dollar
logging industry
Alaska & Hawaii depend heavily on
their states’ locations, natural
resources, and scenery
Alaska—equal to one-fifth of the
continental U.S.—
The West: Pacific States
The West
Largest & most sparsely
populated region of the United
States
Includes the Great Plains, Rocky
Mountains, and inter-mountain
region.
Western Region was mostly
unsettled until early 1900s with
aqueducts & irrigations systems
being implemented in the region.
The Interior west has been a
major agriculture contributor.
Wheat Belt stretches across the
Dakotas, Montana, Nebraska,
Kansas, Oklahoma, Colorado,
and Texas.
This region’s irrigation is fed by
the Ogallala Aquifer
Tourism and mining are
important economic contributors
in the West.
The Midwest
The region includes Ohio,
Indiana, Illinois, Michigan,
Wisconsin, Minnesota, Iowa, &
Missouri
The Great Lakes and
Mississippi River link the
Midwest’s major cities to each
other
Midwest is one of the most
productive farm regions in the
world
The Corn and Dairy Belt are
located through this region
Chicago is the largest city in
the Midwest, and 3rd largest
city in U.S. and most important
railroad hub.
Influence of Immigration
More than 99% of
Americans are either
immigrants or descendants
of immigrants
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Largest immigrant groups are
of European descent- Britain,
France, Germany, etc.
12% of Americans trace
origins back to Africa
25% of Americans identify
themselves as Hispanics
Hispanics and Asians are the
most rapidly growing parts of
the population
The South
The South contains about 30% of the population, more than any
other region
Historically, their economy was rural and agriculture, but was
destroyed after Civil War
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Many migrated north for jobs
Industry has developed in the South over the last 50 years and allowed
many people to return back to the South
The Dallas-Fort Worth metropolitan area is the largest in the region.
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Houston & surround cities make up the 2nd largest in the region, with
Atlanta, Miami, and New Orleans playing important transportation and
commercial centers.
The South
After the Civil War:
Before the Civil
-High tech & aerospace industries,
War:
Automobile manufacturing, banking
-Mostly rural and agriculture
-tourism
-Cotton, rice, & tobacco
-immigration from Caribbean,
plantations worked by slaves
Mexico, & other
-lacked industries and railroads
Latin American countries
The Northeast
Smallest and most
densely populated region
of the United States
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1/5 of country’s population
can be found here
Most of population is
contained in an urban
corridor known as
Megalopolis
Boston, New York,
Philadelphia, Baltimore,
Washington, D.C. & their
suburbs form the
Megalopolis
Financial Center: New
York is
the country’s leader in
commerce and banking
The Northeast
Manufacturing :
Pittsburgh is a steel
Producer.
This industry declined
In the 1900’s
North
East
Trade: Many cities
Are important commercial
centers
And ports.
Textiles:
New York is a
Major fashion
Center.