1. American Population a. Late 1700’s nearly 4 million b. Today over 300 million c. What caused the Growth? Immigration Birthrate, death rate Medicines Technology Prevention

 2. Citizenship  Who is a citizen?  Born a citizen  Through naturalization

 3. Citizenship by Birth  Citizenship by Birth  born anywhere in any part of the United States or Territories  If your parents are citizens no matter where you were born  Possible to be a dual citizen at birth

 4. Naturalization  The naturalization is a process where you are asking US gov’t to join our country  5 Requirements  file an intent form  live in the US for 5 years  be 18 years of age  take naturalization test  take an oath of citizenship

 5. Legal Aliens  Legal alien applies for permission to be here; work or school  Immigrant is someone who travels here with the intent to stay here  Have written permission to be in the United States (visa, green card)  Can’t vote or hold public office  Have the same legal rights as citizens

 6. Illegal Aliens  Travel into the US without permission, illegally  Cannot do anything in the US legally: work, vote, drive  Can be deported if found  Why would someone come here if they would be an illegal? Money, children, education