United States Crossword

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Across
  1. 1. state that is geographically separate from the rest of the united states (tropical)
  2. 5. area of the united states that is known as a major influence on film and media
  3. 6. a major technology hub that lies within california known as the _____ valley
  4. 12. the u.s. is a federal _____, where elected officials are meant to carry out the will of the people
  5. 13. state that is geographically separate from the rest of the united states (cold)
  6. 14. california is known for its _____ climate
  7. 15. the u.s. has several military bases located in the pacific ocean, such as _____
  8. 17. the northeast is economically known for its ______ history
  9. 18. the _____ united states is known for its desert climates, particularly in arizona and new mexico
  10. 19. the u.s. operates under a capitalist system, which is a _____-driven economy
  11. 20. the _____ mountains are located in the western part of the u.s.
Down
  1. 2. the _____ mountains are located in the eastern part of the u.s.
  2. 3. the "bible belt" is predominantly a _____ area in the southern united states
  3. 4. the civil rights movement was particularly focused on in the _____, but impacted the country as a whole
  4. 7. the 50 states are _____ entities that share their power with the federal government
  5. 8. a high concentration of people in cities and suburbs
  6. 9. the great lakes are the largest group of _____ lakes in the world by total area
  7. 10. the u.s. is now in the midst of a _____ culture, consuming most of its news and information through the internet and social media
  8. 11. while not technically a part of any states, washington d.c. is the _____ of the united states
  9. 16. puerto rico is considered a u.s. _____ as it falls under u.s. jurisdiction and control