Chapter 1 We the People Section 1: Civics in Our Lives American Civics 4/20/2017 Chapter 1 We the People Section 1: Civics in Our Lives Section 2: Who Are U.S. Citizens? Section 3: The American People Today Chapter 2

Section 1: Civics in Our Lives American Civics 4/20/2017 Section 1: Civics in Our Lives The Main Idea As a U.S. citizen, it is your duty to help preserve freedom and to ensure justice and equality for yourself and all Americans. Reading Focus Why do we study civics? What are the values that form the basis of the American way of life? What are the roles and qualities of a good citizen? Chapter 2

Why Study Civics? Section 1: Civics in Our Lives 1. Civics: 2. Citizen: 3. Being a Citizen a. Roman Citizen b. Citizen today 4. Government 5. American Citizen a. Duty b. Training

B. American Values Section 1: Civics in Our Lives 1. Equality 2. Liberty 3. Justice

C. Qualities of a Good Citizen Section 1: Civics in Our Lives C. Qualities of a Good Citizen 1. Voting in Elections a. Representatives responsible to citizen b. Voters elect c. MOST IMPORTANT RESPONSIBILITY 2. Expressing Opinions 3. Being an Effective Citizen

American Ideals Section 1 Question: What ideals form the basis of the U.S. government and the American way of life? American Ideals Freedom Equality

Section 2: Who Are U.S. Citizens? The Main Idea Throughout history, immigrants have brought their languages, ideas, beliefs, hopes, and customs to the United States. Their ways of life are constantly mixing with and influencing the culture of Americans who came before. Reading Focus Who are “Americans,” and from where did they come? What changes have occurred in U.S. immigration policy since the early 1800s? How does a person become a U.S. citizen?

A. Americans are from everywhere American Civics 4/20/2017 Section 2: Who Are U.S. Citizens? A. Americans are from everywhere 1. Heritage 2. Immigrant a. Melting Pot b. Salad Bowl 3. Blending 4. Early Americans 5. Immigrants a. Native Americans b. Spain c. French d. English e. Dutch, Swedes f. Africans Chapter 2

B. Immigration Policy Section 2: Who Are U.S. Citizens? 6. Who is Preferred a. Husbands, wives, b. children of US citizens c. Having job skills d. Aliens 1. Resources attracted people 2. 1880s Immigration laws a. Chinese Exclusion Act 3. 1920s Quotas 4. Immigration Act of 1990 5. Quota Numbers

C. US Citizens Section 2: Who Are U.S. Citizens? 1. Citizenship by birth 2. Naturalized citizens 3. Legal Aliens 4. Illegal aliens a. Immigration Reform and Control Act (1986) 5. Refugees

right to hold public office Section 2 Question: What are the benefits of U.S. citizenship? voting rights Benefits of Citizenship right to hold public office freedom of job choice

The U.S. population continues to grow and change today. Section 3: The American People Today The Main Idea The U.S. population continues to grow and change today. Reading Focus Why is the census important? In what ways does population grow and change? What has changed about the American population over the years? For what reasons have Americans moved and settled in new areas over the course of U.S. history?

A. Census Information Section 3: The American People Today 1. Definition 2. Every 10 years 3. US population continues to grow a. 2000—281,000,000 2010—310,000,000+ 4. Census determines congressional apportionment 4. Census collects demographics a. Definition

Section 3 B. Population Growth 1. Birth rate 2. Death rate 3. 1790 census 4. 1830 census 5. Added territory 6. Immigration

C. Population Changes 1. Changing households a. Divorce b. Fewer children c. Fewer marriages 2. Women’s roles a. Work outside of home b. College educated

C. Population changes cont… 3. Older population a. Centenarians 4. Diverse population a. Population on the move i. Migration to cities ii. Suburbs iii. Migration

SECTION 3 Minority Group Conditions / Concerns African Americans making gains toward equality, but statistics still show members are lagging in education, employment, and income; becoming more politically active Hispanics rapidly growing population; trailing in income and education; diverse population Asian Americans contrast between first-generation immigrants, who are often poor, and second-generation, many of whom succeed educationally and financially; viewed as "model minority," although this term is resented American Indians often live on reservations; high poverty and poor education; encouraged to assimilate; taking steps to establish sources of income and better schools White Ethnics includes some who assimilate quickly and others who remain victims of prejudice and discrimination; making gains in religious tolerance; good education level

Chapter 1 Wrap-Up 1. Why do people study civics? 2. What principles and ideals form the foundation of the American system of government? 3. How has U.S. immigration policy changed since the early 1800s? 4. What benefits do people derive from being a citizen of the United States? 5. Identify three ways that the populations of countries increase. 6. How have migration patterns shifted from the 1800s to the present?