QUESTIONS: Chapter 6 Section 2

1) What was the second most the average American's job in the early days of the United States?
                    -The second most average American job in the early days of the United States was farming.

2) In what three areas is the U.S. a world leader?
                    -The U.S. is a world leader in these three areas: agricultural products, manufactured goods, and global trade.

3) What percentage of the world's corn do U.S farmers supply?
                    -The U.S. farmers supply about 40% of the world's production of corn.

4) What is the second mostly commonly spoken language in the U.S.?
                    -The second mostly commonly spoken language is Spanish.

5) To what religious group do the majority of Americans belong?
                     -The majority of Americans belong to the Christian religion by 75%.

6) What are some American cultural elements that have influenced the world?
                     -Americans influenced the world by art, music, literature, and architecture.

7) Where do the majority of Americans live?
                     -About 80% of Americans live in cities or surrounding suburbs.

8) What is the gender breakdown of the workforce in America?
                     -Nearly 60% percent of American adults work,  gender wise almost half of them are women.

9) Where are the industrial centers in the United States?
                     -Industrial centers in the U.S. would be most major cities.