What does it say? What does it mean?

What do you see? What does it mean?

Census -Census -Started in 1790 needed to know population to determine representation in Congress -completed every ten years -asks many other questions to find out information about the lives of Americans

Nation of Immigrants -All Americans are either immigrants or the descendants of an immigrant -Native Americans -Spanish -English, French, Africans -Other Europeans -Asians -Latinos

Immigration Limits -mid 1800’s some discrimination begins against immigrants -fear of jobs and land being lost by those already here -1920’s saw National Origins Act which limited immigration based on nationality saw modern quota system implemented -refugees are the exception to the immigration quotas Refugee- a person seeking safety from violence, abusive governments, war, etc.

Population Growth -Early population growth -large influx of immigrants -naturally high birthrates -Today -declining birthrate -fastest growing part of our population

Where We Live -4 great shifts in our population -mid 1800’s saw people move from farms(rural) to cities (urban) -late 1800’s, early 1900’s saw African Americans moving into northern areas -late 1900’s saw shift toward the south and southwest U.S. -late 1900’s saw move toward living in suburbs of cities

Changing Nation -The United States changes with every Census -Language barriers bi-lingual areas -cultural barriers -religious barriers -aging population

Members of Many Groups -Many Americans play roles in most of these groups -Family -Friends -Religion -Education -Economics -Government

Values We Share -American Dream -Legacy of freedoms -Government by the People -equality of all persons -Justice (Fair treatment) -Imperfect Society in reality

Student Activity #1 Choose a place in one of the corners of the room based on your position (AGREE, SOMEWHAT AGREE, SOMEWHAT DISAGREE, DISAGREE) on the highlighted question below… Choose a place in one of the corners of the room based on your position (AGREE, SOMEWHAT AGREE, SOMEWHAT DISAGREE, DISAGREE) on the highlighted question below… Immigration has increased diversity in the United States and help to make America a better nation. Immigration has increased diversity in the United States and help to make America a better nation. Since the terror attacks on 9-11, immigration should be decreased and quotas lowered to protect Americans. Since the terror attacks on 9-11, immigration should be decreased and quotas lowered to protect Americans. The increase in immigration in the US has caused many problems for the nation. The increase in immigration in the US has caused many problems for the nation. Immigration quotas should be lowered and more people should be allowed in the US legally. Immigration quotas should be lowered and more people should be allowed in the US legally. The USA should build a fence along the entire border of the country to prevent illegal immigration. The USA should build a fence along the entire border of the country to prevent illegal immigration. 2. List your reasons as a group for your position. 2. List your reasons as a group for your position. 3. The group will present their arguments. 3. The group will present their arguments.

Student Activity #1 (continued) 4. Go to a corner of the room that best reflects your position on the issue after the class discussion. 4. Go to a corner of the room that best reflects your position on the issue after the class discussion. Did anyone move their position? Why? Did anyone move their position? Why? 5. Now write a newspaper editorial on the issue arguing your position. Be sure to include a topic sentence and closing sentence as well as many details and support. 5. Now write a newspaper editorial on the issue arguing your position. Be sure to include a topic sentence and closing sentence as well as many details and support.

Student Activity #2 Draw a picture of the NEW Statue of Liberty. Design a new statue that reflects the changes America has seen since the time of its of creation in the 1800’s. Draw a picture of the NEW Statue of Liberty. Design a new statue that reflects the changes America has seen since the time of its of creation in the 1800’s. Your statue should show: Your statue should show: 2 changes in the US population 2 changes in the US population 2 values Americans share 2 values Americans share Represent what you believe Americans feel about current immigration in the USA Represent what you believe Americans feel about current immigration in the USA