1. The American Citizen

2. Who can be an American Citizen? Anybody born in the U.S. Anybody who goes through the naturalization process If both or one of your parents are U.S. citizens

3. Types of Citizenship Natural Born – Citizenship obtained by birth Parents are U.S. citizens Born on U.S. soil (even if parents are not U.S. citizens)

4. Types of Citizenship Naturalization – Process in which non-citizens (aliens) become citizens – The process: Declaration of Intention Live in the U.S. for at least 5 years Take classes Take a citizenship exam Take an oath of allegiance

5. What comes with American Citizenship? Rights Duties Responsibilities

6. Right(s) A Right is: – Something that is due or owed to a citizen by law What are some examples of a right in this country?

7. Duties Duties are: – Things citizens are required or must do What are some examples of duties in this country? o Obey laws o Pay taxes o Sign up for the draft at 18 (males only) o Jury duty o Attend school

8. Responsibilities Responsibilities are: – Things citizens should do but are not required by law What are some examples of responsibilities in this country? o Be informed o Vote o Respect the rights of others o Respect diversity (Tolerance)

9. The American Identity

10. Identity Questions: – What is an identity? – What are some ways in which identity is determined?

11. Describing the American Identity Question: – What determines the American Identity? E Pluribus Unum (“From many, the one”) A nation of diversity (different cultures, ethnicities, beliefs)

12. Challenges to the American Identity Melting Pot Theory Tossed Salad Theory Immigration Stereotypes

13. Challenges to the American Identity Melting Pot Theory – Promotes the idea of assimilation into mainstream society Encourages a blending into one main/dominant culture People should give up cultural differences & conform

14. Challenges to the American Identity Tossed Salad Theory – Promotes the idea of multiculturalism Encourages cultural differences People should keep their cultural identities & add to society

15. Immigration Immigrant – A person who comes to the U.S. from another country to live permanently Illegal Immigrant – A person who comes to the U.S. from another country to live permanently without permission Alien – A person who is a non-citizen & who owes allegiance to another country

16. Defend the Following Claims: “American is at its best when it is a Melting Pot/Tossed Salad” “American is a nation of Immigrants”