North America

Definition

North America refers to the continent located primarily in the northern hemisphere, comprising countries such as Canada, the United States, Mexico, and various other territories.

Related terms

Migration: Migration refers to the movement of individuals or populations from one place to another. It can be voluntary or forced.

Cultural Assimilation: Cultural assimilation occurs when an individual or group adopts the cultural traits of another culture while losing their own distinct cultural identity.

Manifest Destiny: Manifest Destiny was a belief prevalent in 19th-century America that it was their divine mission to expand westward across the continent.