HOLT American Civics Chapter 15 Citizenship in the Community Section 1: Kinds of Communities Section 2: Purposes of Communities Section 3: Citizens Serve Communities ‹#› HOLT, RINEHART AND WINSTON HOLT Chapter 15 American.
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HOLT American Civics Chapter 15 Citizenship in the Community Section 1: Kinds of Communities Section 2: Purposes of Communities Section 3: Citizens Serve Communities ‹#› HOLT, RINEHART AND WINSTON HOLT Chapter 15 American Civics Section 1: Kinds of Communities OBJECTIVES How do transportation, resources, and climate affect the location of communities? What kinds of communities exist in rural areas? What is an urban area, and what is a metropolitan area? ‹#› HOLT, RINEHART AND WINSTON HOLT Chapter 15 American Civics Section 1: Kinds of Communities Transportation, resources, and climate affect a community’s location: Early settlers chose locations with natural advantages for their livelihood: fertile river valleys, harbors, hydroelectric power, and good climates. Businesses and trade developed at crossroads and led to new communities. Waterways offer ports, water, and transportation. ‹#› HOLT, RINEHART AND WINSTON HOLT Chapter 15 American Civics Section 1: Kinds of Communities Transportation, resources, and climate affect a community’s location: (continued) 1840s—Railroads connected regions, and new inland communities developed. Auto travel has led to communities along highways. Communities grow where natural resources can be developed. Good climates promote recreation and enable farming in certain regions. ‹#› HOLT, RINEHART AND WINSTON HOLT Chapter 15 American Civics Section 1: Kinds of Communities Rural Communities Rural farm communities—America’s smallest communities; approximately 2 million farms in the United States stretch across the country Small country towns—population of less than 2,500; where farmers buy supplies and market crops; have movies, shops, and post offices Recently, some businesses have established themselves in rural areas. ‹#› HOLT, RINEHART AND WINSTON HOLT Chapter 15 American Civics Section 1: Kinds of Communities Urban Areas Have 2,500 or more people 1990s—three quarters of Americans lived in urban areas Today suburbs are growing faster, and some cities have grown smaller ‹#› HOLT, RINEHART AND WINSTON HOLT Chapter 15 American Civics Section 1: Kinds of Communities Metropolitan area A large city and its surrounding towns and suburbs 261 metropolitan areas in the United States Some metropolitan areas have turned into a megalopolis—an area so large it forms a continuous urban chain. Example: New York, Philadelphia, Baltimore, and Washington, D.C. ‹#› HOLT, RINEHART AND WINSTON HOLT Chapter 15 American Civics Section 2: Purposes of Communities OBJECTIVES What different methods of communication are used in communities? How do communities help people enjoy their lives? Why do local communities need laws and regulations? ‹#› HOLT, RINEHART AND WINSTON HOLT Chapter 15 American Civics Section 2: Purposes of Communities Methods of communication in communities: Conversation with other members Telephones, e-mail, Internet, radios, and television Writing letters and notes Newspapers Books and magazines ‹#› HOLT, RINEHART AND WINSTON HOLT Chapter 15 American Civics Section 2: Purposes of Communities Communities help people enjoy their lives: Provide recreational facilities to encourage health, diversion, cultural learning, and relaxation. Promote natural assets like climate and location. Pooling resources and labor improves the quality of life. Public safety and education are provided by communities. ‹#› HOLT, RINEHART AND WINSTON HOLT Chapter 15 American Civics Section 2: Purposes of Communities Local communities need laws and regulations to help citizens avoid conflict. maintain peace and order. provide forums for addressing problems and concerns. ‹#› HOLT, RINEHART AND WINSTON HOLT Chapter 15 American Civics Section 3: Citizens Serve Communities OBJECTIVES What challenges do American communities face? How do volunteer groups help improve the communities in which we live? How is good citizenship related to developing good communities? ‹#› HOLT, RINEHART AND WINSTON HOLT Chapter 15 American Civics Section 3: Citizens Serve Communities Challenges facing America’s communities: Limited opportunities for young people Drug use, crime, and family management problems Pollution, traffic jams, and downtown decay Faltering schools Museum and park maintenance ‹#› HOLT, RINEHART AND WINSTON HOLT Chapter 15 American Civics Section 3: Citizens Serve Communities Volunteer groups improve our communities: Aid sick people, those in poverty, the elderly, and the ‹#› disabled Raise money for charity Clean up neighborhoods and address community needs Permanent groups include firefighters and hospital volunteers. Large national groups: League of Women Voters, American Cancer Society, and Volunteers of America HOLT, RINEHART AND WINSTON HOLT Chapter 15 American Civics Section 3: Citizens Serve Communities Good citizenship is related to developing good communities: Enjoy a community’s benefits and contribute to the community in return. Take pride in your community and make it the best it can be. ‹#› HOLT, RINEHART AND WINSTON