Civics and Economics Spring 2012 Mr. Jones.  Answer the following questions: 1. What is your reaction to the video? 2. Does the video look like the US.

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Civics and Economics Spring 2012 Mr. Jones

 Answer the following questions: 1. What is your reaction to the video? 2. Does the video look like the US today? 3. Should immigrants “melt” together or retain their own identities?

 Craig Ferguson takes a citizenship test.  KYF8Yjo

MELTING POTSALAD BOWL  Variety of People  Lose individual differences  One “American” Culture  Different people become similar  Assimilation  Learn English  Don’t use native language  Variety of people  Keep individual culture  Different people all living together  No assimilation  Learn English  Keep old language as well

 Step 1: Immigrants must make a Declaration of Intention  Step 2: Immigrants must live in the US for 5 years.  Step 3: They must file an application.  Step 4: Immigrants must interview with USCIS.  Step 5: They must pass a citizenship test.  Step 6: Immigrants must make a pledge of loyalty.