USA Standard Grade Revision

Why do people move to the USA? zEscape poverty (Mexico) zEscape dictatorship (China, Cuba) zPolitical and religious freedom zThe American Dream

The American Dream CAPITALISM  Free to run own business  Low taxes from government  Able to make big profits RIGHTS  Political freedom  Bill of Rights  Religious freedom

Rights and Freedoms zright to vote zright to stand for election zfreedom of speech zfreedom of religion NB. Americans can participate in the same way as people in the UK can - remember to give an American example!

Ethnic minority participation POOR - because: zpoor education zlack of action by representatives zlack of role models zlanguage problems (Hispanics)

Social/Economic Inequality HEALTH zpoor more likely to be un-insured zpoor have higher infant mortality zpoor must use voluntary hospitals or emergency rooms EDUCATION zBlacks and Hispanics less likely to complete High School zlanguage barrier for Hispanics zgood qualifications result in good jobs UNEMPLOYMENT zWhites have lowest and Blacks have the highest unemployment

Affirmative Action zAllowed minority pupils into college with lower grades zquotas for employers z‘busing’ - to mix schools Black middle class created  the poorest see no real improvement End to affirmative action ? - seen as unconstitutional and Bush wants to see it end