Question

date. section 3 lesson 3 activity 3 underlining & note - taking symbols: + or &...and ↑...increase, growth, rise ↓...decrease, decline →...leads to, results in, cause - effect =...means that, equal, same as /...new idea directions: convert the given sentences into key words and phrases. use symbols and abbreviations when possible. 1. the population of settlers from france and spain increased. 2. the population in new orleans decreased after hurricane katrina. 3. the mississippi river is the second longest river in north america. 4. thomas jefferson, the third president of the united states, purchased the louisiana territory for $15 million.

Explanation:

1. Identify key - elements and use provided symbols. For "The population of settlers from France and Spain increased", we take the key elements and use the 'increase' symbol. For "The population in New Orleans decreased after Hurricane Katrina", we use the 'decrease' symbol and note the cause - effect relationship. For "The Mississippi River is the second longest river in North America", we just note the key terms. For "Thomas Jefferson, the third president of the United States, purchased the Louisiana Territory for $15 million", we note the key people, action and amount.

Answer:

1. Pop. of French + Spanish settlers ↑
2. Pop. in New Orleans ↓ (Hurricane Katrina →)
3. Mississippi River = 2nd longest river in N. America
4. Thomas Jefferson (3rd US pres.) → purchased Louisiana Territory for $15 mil