Civics Corner Part 08

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50s 60s Interview Waivers + 65 years old + 20 years Green Card Waiver 2 (55/15): + 55 years old + 15 years Green Card No English test; Civics test in your own language. 60s Waiver 3 (65/20): + 65 years old No English test; mini civics test in your own language. Interview Waivers

First Questions of the Interview Agent Applicant Please remain standing and raise your right hand. Repeat after me: I promise to tell the truth, the whole truth and nothing but the truth, so help me God.   Do you understand what an oath is? Yes, it is a promise to tell the truth What did you just promise? I promised to tell the truth. Why are you here today? I’m here for my citizenship interview. I want to become a US citizen Why do you want to become a US citizen? I want to vote. I want a US passport. I want to live with my family. I want a better life for my children How are you eligible to become a US citizen? I have been a permanent resident for (>5) years. OR: I have been a permanent resident for 3 years and I’m married to a US citizen for 3 years. First Questions of the Interview

Review of Last Week’s Civics Qs

Question 70 Who was the first President? George Washington www.elcivics.com Civics History and Government Test for Citizenship

the Louisiana Territory Question 71 What territory did the United States buy from France in 1803? the Louisiana Territory www.elcivics.com Civics History and Government Test for Citizenship

Question 72 Name one war fought by the United States in the 1800’s. War of 1812 Mexican-American War (1846) Civil War (1860-65) Spanish-American War (1898) www.elcivics.com Civics History and Government Test for Citizenship

Question 73 Name the U.S. war between the North and the South. the Civil War www.elcivics.com Civics History and Government Test for Citizenship

Question 74 Name one problem that led to the Civil War. slavery economic reasons states’ rights www.elcivics.com Civics History and Government Test for Citizenship

Question 75 What was one important thing that Abraham Lincoln did? freed the slaves saved the Union led the United States during the Civil War www.elcivics.com Civics History and Government Test for Citizenship

Question 76 What did the Emancipation proclamation do? freed the slaves www.elcivics.com Civics History and Government Test for Citizenship

Question 77 What did Susan B. Anthony do? fought for women’s rights fought for civil rights www.elcivics.com Civics History and Government Test for Citizenship

Preparing for the Oath: 1900s Preparing for the Oath:

Dictation Practice – Unit 8 Write down the sentences that I dictate. Dictation Practice – Unit 8

Unit 7: The Revolutionary War Listen and write the sentence that your teacher dictates. Columbus Day is in October. Columbus Day is in October. American Indians lived here first. Thanksgiving is in November. People want to be free. The first Thanksgiving was in November.

Unit 7: The Revolutionary War Listen and write the sentence that your teacher dictates. American Indians lived here first. Columbus Day is in October. American Indians lived here first. Thanksgiving is in November. People want to be free. The first Thanksgiving was in November.

Unit 7: The Revolutionary War Listen and write the sentence that your teacher dictates. Thanksgiving is in November. Columbus Day is in October. American Indians lived here first. Thanksgiving is in November. People want to be free. The first Thanksgiving was in November.

Unit 7: The Revolutionary War Listen and write the sentence that your teacher dictates. People want to be free. Columbus Day is in October. American Indians lived here first. Thanksgiving is in November. People want to be free. The first Thanksgiving was in November.

Unit 7: The Revolutionary War Listen and write the sentence that your teacher dictates. The first Thanksgiving was in November. Columbus Day is in October. American Indians lived here first. Thanksgiving is in November. People want to be free. The first Thanksgiving was in November.

Dictation Review Columbus Day is in October. American Indians lived here first. Thanksgiving is in November. People want to be free. The first Thanksgiving was in November. Columbus Day is in October. American Indians lived here first. Thanksgiving is in November. People want to be free. The first Thanksgiving was in November.

This week’s civics questions Listen and Read Along: Q78 – 87 (Start at 13:07) This week’s civics questions

Take a Break!! 10 minutes

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