Vocabulary
Diverse
Lots of different people live in this country
Immigrant
A person who comes to live in a country from another place.
Native Americans
The first Americans
Native Americans
Contributions
Holidays:Thanksgiving
Food: Corn, Chocolate, cranberry sauce
Jerky,
Words:Teepee, hammock, skunk,
Cool Stuff: Moccasins, Parkas, jewelry, pottery beadwork
Others: Dog sleds
Latinos
People living in the United States whose ancestors were
Spanish settlers.
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Latino's Contributions
Holiday: Cinco de Mayo
Food: Tacos, Chili, Burritos, Corn Chips, Tamales, Salsa,
Words: Barbecue, tornado, canyon, patio, ranch, coyote,
mosquito,
Others: Ponchos, guitars, lassos,
rodeos, Latino music and dancing.
European American's
The descendants of immigrants from Europe.
European Contributions
Holidays: Christmas, Independence Day, Hanukkah, Halloween,
Food: Cookies, Hot dogs, Pizza,
Words: Kindergarten, Dollar, Denim,
Cool Stuff: Violins, Cars, Telephones,
Others: Classical music, Poetry.
African American
Descendants of people from Africa
African Contributions
Holidays: Martin Luther King Day, Kwanza,
Food: Corn bread, Collard greens, Yams,
Words: Banana, Jazz,
Cool Stuff: Drums, Cosmetics, Quilts,
Others: Spirituals, Foketales, African American dance styles.
Asian Americans
Descendants of Asian immigrants
Asian Contributions
Holidays:
Chinese New Year,
Food:
Ketchup, Sushi, Tofu,
Cool Stuff: Chopsticks, Rice cookers,
Others: Origami, Martial Arts, Yoga.
This Land is you Land
This land is your land, this land is my land,
From California to the New York Island,
From the redwood forest to the Gulf Stream waters,
This land was made for you and me.
They came from Asia, across the ocean,
They settled out west on California,
They built a railroad across the nation,
This land was made for you and me.
Groups
Major Contributions
Native Americans
Chapter 3 Study Guide
Social Studies
Home Countries
Year Arrived
Crossed land
bridge
Unknown
Bering Strip
Latinos
Spain
1492
Europeans
France
Russia
England
16071733
African
Americans
Africa
1619
Asian Americans
Vietnam
China
Japan
Korea
Philippines
1848