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Chapters 15-16: The People
CHAPTER 15:
1. Approximately how many out of every 10 Pacific Northwest residents are “white?” (you have
to figure this out from a percentage). Do you think that’s consistent with Lynden?
2. What brought people over to the Pacific Northwest from 1845-1847? What was the
period between 1870 & 1890 known as? Why?
3. For what two reasons did the Chinese immigrate to the Pacific Northwest?
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4. What was the occupation of most Japanese immigrants?
5. The Pacific Northwest demographics is not evenly distributed; in fact, in WA, 75% of
the citizens live in what area? How many residents live there? (you’ll have to do
division to figure it out)
6. How high is Whatcom County ranked in WA State counties’ population? Do you think
our population will increase or decrease? Why?
7. What are the top 5 WA counties population-wise? What are the biggest cities in each of
those counties? What is the eighth largest county? Its largest city? (in addition to
reading the text, you will need to look at the maps on pg. 319 and 321)
COUNTIES/CITIES
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Your Reaction
a. What does the concept of “melting pot” mean?
b. What do you think are some positive and negative effects of the melting pot?
c. What things demonstrate to you that the US is a melting pot?
d. What things demonstrate to you that Whatcom County is a melting pot?
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12 What are WA’s 6 state supported colleges & the cities they’re located in. What are
WA’s 8 major private schools of higher education and the cities they’re located in.
STATE SUPPORTED SCHOOLS/CITIES
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CHAPTER 16:
1. What are three of the seven commitments the book lists that the Founding Fathers had and
which are played out in the WA constitution as well.
2. Who is WA’s current governor? Democrat or Republican? (the answer to this question is not
in your book)
3. What year was the 49th parallel established?
4. What President signed the bill that made Washington a state?
5. How many times has Washington’s Constitution been amended?
6. What type of legislative branch does Washington have? How many legislative districts
are there in WA?
7. How many senators does Washington have in the federal government? How many
year terms do they serve? List the two female senators WA has had.
8. In the United States we have the separation of church and state (religion &
government). In your opinion, is this a good thing or a bad thing? Explain.