The Southwest

The Southwest is a mostly dry landscape of mountains, plains, and deserts. Flowing through the Colorado Plateau, the Colorado River has carved vast gorges such as the Grand Canyon, revealing beautiful layers of rock. The towering, snow-capped Rocky Mountains in the west contrast with the plains in the east, where wheat fields and cattle ranches can be found. Ancient Native American cliff dwellings, as well as Spanish and Mexican settlements called “pueblos”, tell the story of the past inhabitants of the region. Descendants of these peoples still live in the Southwest, including the Navajo, Native Americans famous for their silver, turquoise jewelry, and hand-woven rugs.

The West

The West is home to the country’s highest mountains and deepest canyons. Many national parks are scattered throughout the Rocky Mountains as well as the Pacific states, where active volcanoes and fault lines make this a changing landscape. Valuable resources – gold, silver, and oil – have long lured residents to the West. Many westerners raise sheep and cattle and grow crops like wheat and potatoes. Vast forests in Oregon and Washington provide jobs in the timber industry, and California is known for the cultivation of fruits and vegetables.

Alaska

Although Alaska is quite large in area, its population is relatively small. Hunting and fishing using traditional methods are still practiced by natives, such as the Inuits. Mt. McKinley is located in Denali National Park and it’s the highest peak in the United States, standing at 20,320 ft.

Hawaii

Located in the middle of the Pacific Ocean, Hawaii is almost 2,500 miles from the U.S. mainland. The state is actually a chain of 132 volcanic islands, although only eight of these form a majority of the territory. The islands are known for their rugged sea cliffs, tropical beaches, and beautiful flower.

Control Questions:

1. What is the total area and population of the country?

2. How many states does the USA consist of? What do you know about their capitals?

3. Speak about the regions of the United States of America.

4. What fields of industry and what natural resources can be found in every US region?

5. What is the difference between “Migration” and “Immigration”?

6. What ethnic groups of American people do you know?

Lecture 8

Government of USA

Plan:

Three Branches of Government of USA
State and Local Government
Two- Party System
The Democratic Party
The Republican Party

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