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CitizenshipCivics & Economics
M. Teal
Bellringer Come up with 10 words that come to
mind when you think of who an American is.
Vocabulary
Civics Citizen Government Rights Democracy Diversity
Tolerance Ism’s Multiculturalis
m Ethnicity/
cultural identity
Nationality
A Changing Society
American society has undergone many changes in the past, and these changes continue today
E pluribus unium –out of many, one
A Nation of Immigrants
Land bridge› 70 000 years ago
Early Immigrants› 1600s – France & England› Late 1600 & 1700s – Germany, Netherlands, Ireland,
Scotland & Sweden After Independence
› 600 000 in 1830s to 2 million by 1850› 1860-1890 more than 10 million
A Shift› 22 million between 1890-1924 from southern & eastern
Europe› Last 50 years, from Latin America & Asia
Enslaved Africans› Western & Central Africa› Between 1619 & 1808 500 000 enslaved persons
Diverse Population
Ethnic groups Religious Diversity
› Freedom to practice› Freedom to not practice
Many traditions› “Old country” traditions
Transforming America
Mid 1850s moved from rural areas to urban areas› Factories with higher pay
African Americans moved North Americans earn high degrees
American Values & Institutions
Values – broad ideas about what is good or desirable and are shared by a people in a society› Basics: freedom, equality, opportunity,
justice democracy, unity, respect & tolerance
› “Life, liberty, & pursuit of happiness” Institutions
› Family, religion, education, social institutions, & government
Who are you?
Picture of you Picture of your family Hobbies Describe how you see
yourself (what kind of person are you?).
What do you know about yourself (what are your values?)
What are your strengths and why?
What motto do you have?
List some of your passions. What are the activities, subjects, and areas you enjoy or in which you succeed?
List your favorite types of music (or groups), television shows, movies or movie categories, classes/school subjects, books/characters, interesting sports to watch/play, favorite foods, animals, celebrities, inventions, fashion items, etc.
Define Democracy in your own words.
Path to Citizenship
US Citizen
Natural Born
Soil Born-Born in the
US or US soil
Blood Born-Parent is a US citizen when
born
Naturalized
Process1) Legally live in US for 5 years
2) Interview with CIS3) Pass citizenship exam
4) Oath of allegiance
Multiculturalism
Melting Pot
TossedSalad
Multiculturalism
Assimilation- the process of losing your identity in order to fit in
› The Melting Pot theory requires that immigrants assimilate in order to become “American”
“Ism’s”- Adjectives that describe “doing” something
Volunteerism: willing to do w/out pay
Patriotism: love for your country
Multiculturalism: various backgrounds
Racism: discrimination based on race
Sexism: discrimination based on gender
Ageism: discrimination based on age
Activism: enacting change or involvement * Do you think ism’s promote or prevent toleration in
the United States?
Warm Up
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5aYnNrTnXhk
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Sbfk4rNazIo
Good Citizen
Causes-
Parental involvement
-Intrinsic motivati
on-Stable environment
EventObtaini
ng a High
School and Post high
School educati
on
Effects-More
job opportunities-Higher Income-Better quality of life
Characteristics of a Good Citizen
Follows the law Informed of current events Votes Volunteers
Benefits of Rights and Freedoms
Free to make political and economic choices
Don’t have to live in fear of the government
Have the ability to live with free speech, religion and press without punishment
Duties & Responsiblities
Obey the Law Pay taxes Defend the nation Serve in Court Attend School
Be informed and vote
Participate in your community & government
Respect the rights & property of others
Respect different opinions & ways of life
Problems today in America: Unemployment: People who do not have a job,
can’t contribute to the economy to pay taxes, and rely on government assistance.
Baby Boomers: People born in the 1940s early 1950s. They are now 65-75 years old, and many are retiring at the same time.
Achievement Gap: Some groups of people have greater difficulty being successful than others.
Substance Abuse: Abusing drugs or alcohol. Immigration (illegal): how is this issue affecting
states socially and economically? Waste Disposal: Not In My Backyard (NIMBY)
Where do we dispose of our waste in our country?
Terms that you should know to be an effective an informed citizen….
Tolerance: accepting differences
Affirmative action: benefiting groups previously
discriminated against
Earning capacity: potential to make money “the
more you learn, the more you earn!”
Literacy: ability to read
Civil Disobedience: opposing laws/rules seen as
unjust, but not using violence. (Dr. King, Gandhi)
What impact will there be on the nation if citizens do not show effective citizenship? (10.04)
How can an individual’s choices affect the liberty and happiness of others? (10.06)
How do the freedoms experienced in America compare to freedoms enjoyed in other countries? (10.06)
Exit ticket