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| A market economy is | where individuals and businesses make the majority of buying and selling decisions. |
| An export is a good that is | shipped to another country. |
| In an economic region, business generally | make goods that are similar. |
| Although less than one percent (0.4%) of Americans work | in agriculture, it remains an important part of the economy. |
| Fifty years ago, most Americans worked in farming and manufacturing. Today, the economy is primarily based on | services, like medical research, computers, and education. |
| What is the purpose of trade agreements such as NAFTA? | to increase trade at lower costs |
| What has been the effect of immigration on population in the last ten years? | Immigration accounts for mos of the population increase. |
| What allows the United to pursue its interests globally? | the size of its economy and its military strength |
| Canada and Mexico are America's | largest trading partners. Our special relationship is governed by NAFTA. |
| One example of an economic region is near the Great Lakes. In this region | auto manufacturing was first established. |
| Other economic regions include the Midwest, where | agriculture is important. |
| Culture is a pattern of | activities, language, and habits common to a group of people. |
| It is difficult to go anywhere in the world without seeing the effect of American food, music, and television. | The internet has made American culture even more accessible. |
| The size of the American economy and the military allows the country | to pursue its interests in many parts of the world. |
