Diversity of Americans Chapter 1 Section 3

Key Terms Migration: Mass movement Patriotism: Love for one’s country Terrorism: The use of violence by groups against civilians to achieve a political goal

A Nation of Immigrants How was America populated? Where did these people come from? Did all immigrants come here by their own free will? What was the impact of these people on our society? Where do most immigrants come from today?

Diverse Population What is diversity? Is the United States a “diverse country?” BreakDown European: 234mill. African Amer.: 37mill. Asians: 12mill. Native Amer.: 2.8mill Hispanic: 39mill. Map pg. 20

Religious Diversity Can people in the U.S. choose their religion Breakdown Christians: 200mill. Jews Muslims Buddhists Non-religious Etc…

American Culture Culture is: “the customs, arts, social institutions, and achievements of a particular nation, people, or other social group” What is a definition of “American Culture?”

Pg. 21 Read “Time: Teens in Action”

Population Population is growing Changing Population Factors: Immigration Americans having more children People live longer Changing Population People moved to the cities from rural areas Jobs Migration Slaves Moved from the South to the North

Unity Political Unity “Life, Liberty, and the Pursuit of Happiness.” Declaration of Independence Constitution Bill of Rights “Life, Liberty, and the Pursuit of Happiness.” Language Majority: English Are we free to speak any language we want?

Patriotism Fly the flag proudly Sing the National Anthem Recite the Pledge of Allegiance Follow laws Participate in civic life Stand together in times of trouble Fight terrorism

E Pluribus Unum “Out of many, one.”

Homework Chapter 1 Section 3 questions Questions 1-6