| A | B |
| Tlingit ways of life | hunting, fishing, totem poles, canoes |
| Tlingit use of natural resources | homes from wood, fished, hunted |
| potlatch | to celebrate important events |
| today potlatch gifts | money and household goods |
| Tlingit the same today | because they may live on the same land |
| Why did people explore the West | to get riches |
| How did the gold rush change San Franciso | it became a large city |
| why did some boom towns turn into ghost towns | the area was all mined out |
| how did the Wild West get its name | violent characters lived in boom and cow towns |
| Alaska and Hawaii | joined the US the same year |
| Western territories became states | between 1850 and 1959 |
| The US bought Alaska for | 2 cents an acre |
| Why is Los Angeles so popular | it has a pleasant climate |
| Seattle industry | computer software |
| Salt Lake City | tourists enjoy winter sports |
| Pacific Rim imports | cars, clothing, and electronic equipment |
| Japan | exports many automobiles |