A Portrait of Americans Chapter 1 A Portrait of Americans Civics: Government and Economics in Action

“America: A Cultural Mosaic” “The Values that Unite Us” Chapter Links Section 1 “Who Americans Are” Section 2 “America: A Cultural Mosaic” Section 3 “The Values that Unite Us” Civics: Government and Economics in Action

Civics: Government and Economics in Action Section 1 “Who Americans Are” Section Outline: I. Where Americans Live II. The Workforce III. Ages of Americans IV. Americans Varied Backgrounds Main Idea: American society is made up of people from diverse backgrounds. Recent trends include changes in where Americans live, in the workforce, and in the average age of population. Key Terms: Demography Sunbelt Service Job Baby Boom Diversity Civics: Government and Economics in Action

Civics: Government and Economics in Action Where Americans Live Demography The study of the size, growth, and distribution of human populations Variety of Homes Americans live in almost every kind of terrain the world has to offer Americans on the Move Today, four out of five Americans (about 222 million) live in urban areas. The Sunbelt: warm weather states such as Georgia, Florida Texas, and Arizona. Civics: Government and Economics in Action

Civics: Government and Economics in Action The Workforce American Workers Our workforce is made up of about 60 million women and 70 million men working in more than 30,000 different occupations. Service Job A job in which a person makes a living by providing a service for other people More Service Jobs Today, nearly 75 percent of Americans workers hold service jobs Civics: Government and Economics in Action

Civics: Government and Economics in Action Ages of Americans More Older Americans Today there are more older Americans than ever before The Baby Boom The dramatic rise in the number of births that occurred between 1946 and 1964 A Population Prediction By 2050 more than one in five Americans will be age 65 of older. Civics: Government and Economics in Action

Americans Varied Backgrounds Diversity Americans are a people known for their diversity or differences American Diversity Many Americans have very unique culture and heritage. Diversity makes America a great country. Civics: Government and Economics in Action

“America: A Cultural Mosaic” Section 2 “America: A Cultural Mosaic” Section Outline: I. The American Identity II. European Americans III. Hispanic Americans IV. African Americans V. Asian Americans VI. Native Americans VII. Our Population Today Main Idea: Americans are part of a mosaic in which each piece is an essential part of American Society. Key Terms: Immigrants Discrimination Racism Exclusion Laws Census Civics: Government and Economics in Action

Civics: Government and Economics in Action The American Identity Immigrants People who move from their homes in one country to another. A Melting Pot? It is inaccurate to say that America is a melting pot because Americans have not melted together to form one single identity. The American Mosaic A mosaic is made up of many diverse tiles Americans are very different, like tiles in a Mosaic Civics: Government and Economics in Action

Civics: Government and Economics in Action European Americans The First Immigrants The first Europeans came to America from England, Ireland, and Scotland in the 1600 and 1700’s. Other Europeans Many settlers came to America from Germany, France, The Netherlands, and Scandinavia. Between 1830 and 1920 large numbers of Germans, Slavs, Russians, Irish, Italians, and Greeks immigrated to America. Civics: Government and Economics in Action

Civics: Government and Economics in Action Hispanic Americans Hispanics As America expanded in the 1800’s, it added former Spanish colonies such as Florida, Louisiana, Texas, New Mexico, Arizona, and California. Latino Culture Latino immigrants Latino culture has had a great impact on American society Civics: Government and Economics in Action

Civics: Government and Economics in Action African Americans Enslavement African-Americans did not come to American voluntarily; they were forced into slavery Discrimination The unfair treatment of a group of people compared with another group. Struggle for Equality African Americans have fought hard to obtain equals rights in America Racism: the belief that members of one’s own race are superior to those of other races. Civics: Government and Economics in Action

Civics: Government and Economics in Action Asian Americans The First Asian Immigrants Many young men from southeastern China came to America during the 1849 “Gold Rush” in California. Many Japanese farmers and businessmen also succeeded in America. Exclusion Laws of 1882 and 1907 Laws prohibiting further immigration to the United States from China or Japan Civics: Government and Economics in Action

Civics: Government and Economics in Action Native Americans The “Original Americans” Native Americans were living in America thousands of years before the Europeans began arriving. European Settlement Despite their best efforts, Native Americans were gradually pushed west by the European settlers. Living in Modern America The Native American population continues to adapt to the changing face of America today. Civics: Government and Economics in Action

Civics: Government and Economics in Action Our Population Today Census A population survey that is taken every ten years. The 2000 Census and “Diversity” The non-white population increased from 20 percent in 1990 to 25 percent in 2000. The Hispanic population increased from 9 percent in 1990 to 12 percent in 2000. This is evidence that America is becoming increasingly diverse. Civics: Government and Economics in Action

“The Values that Unite Us” Section 3 “The Values that Unite Us” Section Outline: Equal Respect: The American Dream Basic American Values Citizens and the American Ideal Main Idea: Americans value the ideal of equal respect, but work still needs to be done to ensure that the rights to equality, freedom, and justice for all Americans are protected. Key Terms: Beliefs Values Equality Freedom Justice Civics: Government and Economics in Action

Equal Respect: The American Dream Beliefs Certain ideas that we trust are true. Values Our standards of behavior. America is held together by a set of beliefs and values. For example: Regardless of age, sex, race, wealth, opinions, or education, everyone has worth and importance. Civics: Government and Economics in Action

Civics: Government and Economics in Action Basic American Values Equality The condition of permitting everyone the same rights and opportunities. Freedom The ability to make choices. Justice Fairness Everyone is not necessarily treated the same, but people are treated fair. Civics: Government and Economics in Action

Civics: Government and Economics in Action The American Dream Civics: Government and Economics in Action

Citizens and the American Ideal An Imperfect Society We do not always achieve the ideals of freedom, equality, and justice. The American Ideal and the Future America is held together by the fundamental belief in equal respect of all. Civics: Government and Economics in Action