section i  america
part one  major aspects
chapter 1 geography
  land area
  geographical position
  natural regions
  natural resources
  major mountains, rivers and lakes
  climate
  new words
  explanations
  additional points
  test your memory
  related video reference
  chinese version for further understanding
  answer key
chapter 2 government and politics
  the organization of the government
  two major political parties
  presidential election
  new words
  explanations
  additional points
  test your memory
  related video reference
  chinese version for further understanding
  answer key
chapter 3 economy
  how the u.s.economy works
  role of government in american economy
  economic sectors
  the new economy
  new words
  explanations
  additional points
  test your memory
  related video reference
  chinese version for further understanding
  answer key
chapter 4 culture
  values
  customs
  major holidays
  new words
  explanations
  additional points
  test your memory
  related video reference
  chinese version for further understanding
  answer key
chapter 5 education
  an overview
  historical development
  understanding american education
  a snapshot of higher education
  types of colleges and universities
  world- known universities in america
  new words
  explanations
  additional points
  test your memory
  related video reference
  chinese version for further understanding
  answer key
chapter 6 cities
  new york city (new york state)
  los angeles (california)
  chicago (illinois)
  houston (texas)
  philadelphia (pennsylvania)
  detroit (michigan)
  san francisco (california)
  boston (massachusetts)
  washington d.c.
  new words
  additional points
  test your memory
  related video reference
  chinese version for further understanding
  answer key
chapter 7 transportation and telecommunications
  highways
  railroads
  aviation
  internet
  new words
  explanations
  additional points
  test your memory
  related video reference
  chinese version for further understanding
  answer key
chapter 8 sports and entertainment
  sports
  entertainment and arts
  new words
  explanations
  additional points
  test your memory
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  answer key
part two  history
chapter 9 creation of a new nation
  pre - colonial america
  colonial america
  formation of the united states of america
  the constitution
  new words
  explanations
  additional points
  test your memory
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  answer key
chapter 10 expansion and the civil war era
  westward expansion era
  the civil war era
  end of the war
  new words
  explanations
  additional points
  test your memory
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  answer key
chapter 11 progressive era and the worm wars
  reconstruction and the rise of industry
  the united states during world war i
  post- world war i and the great depression
  the united states during world war ii
  new words
  explanations
  additional points
  test your memory
  related video reference
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  answer key
chapter 12 post-war america
  cold war era
  the vietnam war
  end of the cold war
  the civil rights era
  major events and people
  1988 - the present
  new words
  explanations
  additional points
  test your memory
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  answer key
section h  canada
chapter 13 geography
  location and neighbors
  geographic features
  the weather of canada in general
  new words
  explanations
  additional points
  test your memory
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  answer key
chapter 14 history
  first peoples and european contact
  new france period
  colonial wars
  british imperial control
  post-confederation canada
  world wars and interwar years
  after the wars
  contemporary canada
  new words
  explanations
  additional points
  test your memory
  related video reference
  chinese version for further understanding
  answer key
chapter 15 economy
  economy in general
  communications, transport and trade
  structure and trends
  economic size and growth
  connection with the american
  new words
  explanations
  additional points
  test your memory
  related video reference
  chinese version for further understanding
  answer key
chapter 16 education
  introduction
  compulsory education
  higher education
  new words
  explanations
  additional points
  test your memory
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  chinese version for further understanding
  answer key
chapter 17 cities
  ottawa
  toronto
  vancouver
  montreal
  calgary
  quebec
  winnipeg
  new words
  explanations
  additional points
  test your memory
  related video reference
  chinese version for further understanding
  answer key
chapter 18 culture
  pronunciation and regionalism
  national personality
  health care
  daily life
  food and drink
  festivals
  new words
  explanations
  additional points
  test your memory
  related video reference
  chinese version for further understanding
  answer key
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