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Chapter 1
We the People
Section 1: Civics in Our Lives
Section 2: Who Are U.S. Citizens?
Section 3: The American People Today
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Section 1: Civics in Our Lives
The Main Idea
As a U.S. citizen, it is your duty to help preserve freedom and to
ensure justice and equality for yourself and all Americans.
Reading Focus
 Why do we study civics?
 What are the values that form the basis of the American way
of life?
 What are the roles and qualities of a good citizen?
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Section 1: Civics in Our Lives
A. Why Study Civics?
1. Civics:
2. Citizen:
3. Being a Citizen
a. Roman Citizen
b. Citizen today
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4. Government
5. American Citizen
a. Duty
b. Training
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Section 1: Civics in Our Lives
B. American Values
1. Equality
2. Liberty
3. Justice
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Section 1: Civics in Our Lives
C. Qualities of a Good Citizen
1. Voting in Elections
a. Representatives responsible to citizen
b. Voters elect
c. MOST IMPORTANT RESPONSIBILITY
2. Expressing Opinions
3. Being an Effective Citizen
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Question: What ideals form the basis of the
U.S. government and the American way of
life?
American Ideals
•Freedom
•Equality
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Section 2: Who Are U.S. Citizens?
The Main Idea
Throughout history, immigrants have brought their languages,
ideas, beliefs, hopes, and customs to the United States. Their
ways of life are constantly mixing with and influencing the
culture of Americans who came before.
Reading Focus
 Who are “Americans,” and from where did they come?
 What changes have occurred in U.S. immigration policy since
the early 1800s?
 How does a person become a U.S. citizen?
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Section 2: Who Are U.S. Citizens?
A. Americans are from everywhere
1. Heritage
2. Immigrant
a. Melting Pot
b. Salad Bowl
3. Blending
4. Early Americans
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5. Immigrants
a. Native Americans
b. Spain
c. French
d. English
e. Dutch, Swedes
f. Africans
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Section 2: Who Are U.S. Citizens?
B. Immigration Policy
1. Resources attracted people 6. Who is Preferred
2. 1880s Immigration laws
a. Husbands, wives,
a. Chinese Exclusion Act
b. children of US citizens
3. 1920s Quotas
c. Having job skills
4. Immigration Act of 1990
d. Aliens
5. Quota Numbers
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Section 2: Who Are U.S. Citizens?
C. US Citizens
1. Citizenship by birth
2. Naturalized citizens
3. Legal Aliens
4. Illegal aliens
a. Immigration Reform and Control Act (1986)
5. Refugees
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Question: What are the benefits of U.S.
citizenship?
voting rights
Benefits of
Citizenship
right to hold
public office
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freedom of job
choice
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Section 3: The American People Today
The Main Idea
The U.S. population continues to grow and change today.
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Reading Focus
Why is the census important?
In what ways does population grow and change?
What has changed about the American population over the
years?
For what reasons have Americans moved and settled in new
areas over the course of U.S. history?
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Section 3: The American People Today
A. Census Information
1. Definition
2. Every 10 years
3. US population continues to grow
a. 2000—281,000,000 2010—310,000,000+
4. Census determines congressional apportionment
4. Census collects demographics
a. Definition
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B. Population Growth
1. Birth rate
2. Death rate
3. 1790 census
4. 1830 census
5. Added territory
6. Immigration
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C. Population Changes
1. Changing households
a. Divorce
b. Fewer children
c. Fewer marriages
2. Women’s roles
a. Work outside of home
b. College educated
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C. Population changes cont…
3. Older population
a. Centenarians
4. Diverse population
a. Population on the move
i. Migration to cities
ii. Suburbs
iii. Migration
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SECTION 3
Minority Group
African
Americans
Conditions / Concerns
making gains toward equality, but statistics still show
members are lagging in education, employment, and
income; becoming more politically active
Hispanics
rapidly growing population; trailing in income and
education; diverse population
Asian Americans
contrast between first-generation immigrants, who are
often poor, and second-generation, many of whom
succeed educationally and financially; viewed as
"model minority," although this term is resented
American Indians
White Ethnics
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often live on reservations; high poverty and poor
education; encouraged to assimilate; taking steps to
establish sources of income and better schools
includes some who assimilate quickly and others who
remain victims of prejudice and discrimination; making
gains in religious tolerance; good education level
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Chapter 1 Wrap-Up
1. Why do people study civics?
2. What principles and ideals form the foundation of the
American system of government?
3. How has U.S. immigration policy changed since the early
1800s?
4. What benefits do people derive from being a citizen of the
United States?
5. Identify three ways that the populations of countries
increase.
6. How have migration patterns shifted from the 1800s to the
present?
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