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25 Cards in this Set
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Diversity
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The backgrounds of people make them different.
- Where they live - Where they work - Their age “Mosaic”...All groups fit together to form a nation |
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American Work Force
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There were over 130 million people in the work force by 2006...
75% will be in the service industry |
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Socialization
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The process of learning how to participate in a group who share the same beliefs such as…
- Working for the common good through family - Religion - Education - Economy - Government |
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Population
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The number of people in one area...
There are over 280 million people... The shift geographically has been toward the south and west... |
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immigrant
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A person who has left their own country to live in another
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discrimination
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The unfair treatment of a group of people
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racism
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The belief in the superiority of 1 race over another
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ethnic groups
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America is often call a NATION of immigrants...
Many Americans have some European heritage |
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Africans
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- Brought to North America against their will
- Brought as slaves - Suffered racist beliefs |
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Spanish-speaking Central Americans
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Are indigenous (local)
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Asians
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Immigrated during the Gold Rush...
Worked on railroads when west was being settled in the 1800’s... Exclusion Laws 1882 &1907, stopped any further immigration from China and Japan... |
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American Indians
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Original inhabitants of North America...
Many died from disease and now make up less than %1 of the population... |
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Hispanic-Americans
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Largest immigrating group...
Came seeking economic and political freedom... Came for better lives for their families... Most speak Spanish |
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civil rights
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In the 1960’s Martin Luther King was the inspirational leader
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Responsibilities of Citizens
(fulfilled by choice-voluntary) |
- Contribute to the “common good”
- Vote - Hold public office - Influence government - Service to your community - Campaign for a candidate you believe in |
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social institutions
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A system of values and rules the provide a framework for how society is organized
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Rights of a citizen
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- The right to vote and hold office
- The right to free speech - Right to practice the religion of your choice - Right to a fair trial - Right to be protected by the government of the United States |
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alien
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A person who lives in a country other than the one they were born in
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4 ways to become a citizen
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1. Born in US...
2. At least 1 parent is US citizen... 3. Naturalization Process... 4. Under age 18 when parent was Naturalized |
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Name the 3 steps in the naturalization process
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Step 1: Application...
Step 2: Examination... Step 3: Final Hearing |
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Naturalization Step 1: Application
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Submit application to Immigration & Naturalization Services (INS)
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Naturalization Step 2: Examination
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- Age 18 or older
- Legal resident of 5 years; state for 3 months - Good moral character - Loyal to the principals of the Constitution - Able to read and write English - Knowledge of US history |
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Naturalization Step 3: Final Hearing
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- INS responds to application
- Judge asks applicant to pledge allegiance to the US - Applicant gets certificate of Citizenship |
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Duties of a citizen
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- Obey Laws
- Defend the United States - Serve on a Jury - Pay taxes - Attend school |
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European Americans
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1st immigrants to America...
Initially came from Northern and Western Europe... 1800-1900’s were mainly from Easter and Southern Europe... |
