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Which of the following continents has fewer countries than North America?
Which of the following continents has fewer countries than North America?
What percentage of the world's landmass does North America occupy?
What percentage of the world's landmass does North America occupy?
Which of the following countries is not mentioned as having a colonial history in the text?
Which of the following countries is not mentioned as having a colonial history in the text?
When did Mexico declare its independence?
When did Mexico declare its independence?
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Which country never fought an independence war?
Which country never fought an independence war?
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What type of ties does Canada have with the USA and Mexico, according to the text?
What type of ties does Canada have with the USA and Mexico, according to the text?
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What defined the relationship of Canada, the USA, and Mexico in terms of political power?
What defined the relationship of Canada, the USA, and Mexico in terms of political power?
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Which event led to the USA breaking into its Civil War in 1861?
Which event led to the USA breaking into its Civil War in 1861?
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What was one direct objective of the War of 1812 for the United States?
What was one direct objective of the War of 1812 for the United States?
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What was the result of the Mexican-American War in 1846?
What was the result of the Mexican-American War in 1846?
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What was the primary motivation for the creation of NAFTA in the 1990s?
What was the primary motivation for the creation of NAFTA in the 1990s?
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What was the significance of the 49th parallel in the 1846 US-Canadian border agreement?
What was the significance of the 49th parallel in the 1846 US-Canadian border agreement?
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What was the situation of the US-Mexico border before the Mexican-American War?
What was the situation of the US-Mexico border before the Mexican-American War?
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What was the impact of the Great Depression on the US-Mexico border?
What was the impact of the Great Depression on the US-Mexico border?
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What is the current nature of the US-Canada border compared to the US-Mexico border?
What is the current nature of the US-Canada border compared to the US-Mexico border?
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Which country was not involved in a war with the USA?
Which country was not involved in a war with the USA?
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What was the direct objective of the War of 1812?
What was the direct objective of the War of 1812?
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What was the result of the Mexican-American War?
What was the result of the Mexican-American War?
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What was the purpose of the North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA)?
What was the purpose of the North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA)?
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When was the US-Canadian border established?
When was the US-Canadian border established?
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How would you describe the US-Mexico border today?
How would you describe the US-Mexico border today?
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What motivated the United States to start militarizing the US-Mexico border?
What motivated the United States to start militarizing the US-Mexico border?
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What was the purpose of the Canada-Mexico Partnership (CMP)?
What was the purpose of the Canada-Mexico Partnership (CMP)?
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Study Notes
Continental Facts
- North America occupies around 15% of the world's landmass.
Country Facts
- Mexico declared its independence in 1810.
- Canada never fought an independence war.
International Relations
- Canada has close economic ties with the USA and Mexico.
- The relationship between Canada, the USA, and Mexico is defined by an imbalance of political power, with the USA being the dominant power.
War and Conflicts
- The event that led to the USA's Civil War in 1861 was the secession of southern states.
- One of the direct objectives of the War of 1812 was to assert American trade rights.
- The Mexican-American War in 1846 resulted in Mexico ceding a significant amount of land to the USA, including present-day California, Nevada, Utah, Arizona, New Mexico, Texas, and parts of Colorado, Kansas, Oklahoma, and Wyoming.
Trade and Economy
- The primary motivation for the creation of NAFTA in the 1990s was to promote economic integration and increase trade among North American countries.
- The purpose of the North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA) was to eliminate tariffs and other trade barriers among the USA, Canada, and Mexico.
Border Establishments and Conflicts
- The 49th parallel was established as the border between the USA and Canada in 1846.
- Before the Mexican-American War, the US-Mexico border was not clearly defined.
- The Great Depression had a significant impact on the US-Mexico border, leading to increased militarization.
- The US-Canada border is currently more open and peaceful compared to the US-Mexico border, which is more militarized.
- The USA has had wars with Mexico, but not with Canada.
- The US-Mexico border is currently militarized, with the USA motivated to secure its borders due to concerns about illegal immigration and drug trafficking.
- The purpose of the Canada-Mexico Partnership (CMP) was to strengthen economic and cultural ties between Canada and Mexico.
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Test your knowledge of North American geography with this quiz about the countries of North America. How well do you know Canada, the United States of America, and Mexico? Find out now!
