Civics Corner Part 08

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Interview Small Talk How are you? I’m good, thank you. And you? How’s the weather outside? Oh, not bad How did you come here today? I drove my car; my daughter drove me. What’s the traffic like? Not too bad – only 20 minutes to get here.

Interview Small Talk Why did you come here today? I want to become an American citizen Why do you want to be a U. S. citizen? I want to vote, have a US passport, live with my family Have you studied for the citizenship test? Yes, I take a citizenship course in Campbell Do you have your permanent resident card? Yes, here is my green card, my driver’s license and my passport. How are you eligible to become a US citizen? I have had a permanent resident card for 5 years.

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

Listen and write the sentence that your teacher dictates. Unit 7b: Civics Listen and write the sentence that your teacher dictates. The President lives in the White House. The President lives in the White House. United States citizens have the right to vote. The United States has 50 states. The White House is in Washington, DC. People in the United States have the right to freedom of speech.

Listen and write the sentence that your teacher dictates. Unit 7b: Civics Listen and write the sentence that your teacher dictates. United States citizens have the right to vote. The President lives in the White House. United States citizens have the right to vote. The United States has 50 states. The White House is in Washington, DC. People in the United States have the right to freedom of speech.

Listen and write the sentence that your teacher dictates. Unit 7b: Civics Listen and write the sentence that your teacher dictates. The United States has 50 states. The President lives in the White House. United States citizens have the right to vote. The United States has 50 states. The White House is in Washington, DC. People in the United States have the right to freedom of speech.

Listen and write the sentence that your teacher dictates. Unit 7b: Civics Listen and write the sentence that your teacher dictates. The White House is in Washington, DC. The President lives in the White House. United States citizens have the right to vote. The United States has 50 states. The White House is in Washington, DC. People in the United States have the right to freedom of speech.

Listen and write the sentence that your teacher dictates. Unit 7b: Civics Listen and write the sentence that your teacher dictates. People in the United States have the right to freedom of speech. The President lives in the White House. United States citizens have the right to vote. The United States has 50 states. The White House is in Washington, DC. People in the United States have the right to freedom of speech.

Dictation Review The President lives in the White House. United States citizens have the right to vote. The United States has 50 states. The White House is in Washington, DC. People in the United States have the right to freedom of speech. The President lives in the White House. United States citizens have the right to vote. The United States has 50 states. The White House is in Washington, DC. People in the United States have the right to freedom of speech.

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

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Tardy Policy I open this classroom at 9.50am Class starts at 10am I will lock the door when class starts If you are late for class you must wait for a break in the lesson before you can enter the classroom. Tardy Policy