Chapter 13 Key Term Quiz

North America
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The principle of political or commercial cooperation between the US and the countries of South America, as well as those in Central America and the Caribbean.

The idea that small issues such as broken windows need to be addressed in order to instill a sense of civic pride. Also used to refer to a policing strategy that addresses small issue such as panhandling in order to prevent more serious crimes.

The movement that occurred between 1916 and 1970 of almost 6 million Africa Americans from the Deep South to cities in the North and West of the USA.

Rapid growth of algae in lakes often due to the amount of run off high in phosphates and nitrogen from farms and lawns.

Injecting liquids at high pressure into underground rock formations to extract oil and gas.

Occurred when European colonists came to the New World and brought diseases that killed millions of indigenous people.

In general refers to any society dominated by settlers from elsewhere. More specifically refers to societies such as the Australia, Canada, and US that were populated by settlers form Europe.

The indigenous peoples of Canada who lived south of the Arctic Circle.

An agreement between countries that typically results in reduced barriers to trade and investment flows between the countries. Examples include NAFTA and the TPP.

The use of violence to destroy a city.

Economies that heavily dependent on the exploitation of primary commodities such as oil and gas.

Seasonal migrants who leave cold regions in the winter months for warmer climes.

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