15 Questions
What was one of the reasons for the success of the United States according to the text?
Abundant natural resources
Why did the US not have to spend as much money on defense in its development stages?
Having a large land mass
Why was irrigating the Great Plains necessary for agriculture in the US?
Abundant fertile soil
Which natural resource played a significant role in the US's development during the Industrial Revolution?
Oil
What percentage of the world's coal reserves does the US possess according to the text?
27%
Where does most of the water used in the US come from?
Lakes, rivers, and streams
What feature makes importing and exporting goods cheaper and easier for the US according to the text?
Large land mass
What natural resources greatly influenced society in the United States according to the text?
Gold and other precious metals
What led to a rapid movement of people towards newly-discovered gold fields in the western United States and California?
The gold rush
Why did people move to areas with abundant natural resources according to the text?
To find their fortune
What attracted many people to California in the early years according to the text?
Discovery of gold and oil
Which factor contributed significantly to the development of the United States according to the text?
Movement of people
What role do immigrants play in the economy of the United States according to the text?
Increasing productivity and economic growth
What drives the movement of products and capital to the United States?
High consumer demand
Why did early United States tend to be export-driven according to the text?
Low population and surplus natural resources
Explore the abundant natural resources of the United States and how they have contributed to the country's success. Learn about the large land mass, extensive coastline, and strategic geographic location of the US.
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