A Nation of Immigrants

Map on 142 Which of these four groups is made up largely of voluntary immigrants? Where do most voluntary immigrants live?

Map on 146 What region had the largest population increase between 1990 and 2000 How does the information from this map connect with the information on the map on page 142

Read pages 180-181 What are the two responses given to immigration? Define cultural “mosaic” What is one argument in favor of a cultural mosaic? Define “melting pot” What is one argument in favor of a melting pot? What does multiculturalism mean? What does assimilation mean?

Sources, pages 182-183 For each source, say whether it is in favor of the cultural mosaic or the melting pot and why you say that Source A: Newspaper Article Source B: Social Commentary Source C: Political Commentary Source D: Government Law Source E: Government Document

Speeches Write a script for a short speech in favor of either multiculturalism or assimilation. It should be based on facts and logic.