1. Diversity of Americans
Chapter 1
Section 3

2. 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

3. 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?

4. 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

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

6. 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?”

7. Pg. 21
Read “Time: Teens in Action”

8. 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

9. 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?

10. 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

11. E Pluribus Unum
“Out of many, one.”

12. Homework
Chapter 1 Section 3 questions
Questions 1-6