1. Civics Corner
Part 08

2. April 14
May 26
Final Class: June 2
Saturday Closures

3. 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

4. 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

5. Review of Last Week’s Civics Qs

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

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

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

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

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

11. 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
Civics History and Government Test for Citizenship

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

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

14. Preparing for the Oath:
1900s
Preparing for the Oath:

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

16. 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.

17. 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.

18. 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.

19. 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.

20. 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.

21. 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.

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

23. Take a Break!! 10 minutes

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Please fill in the Interview Date sheet.
Please me your results after you’ve had your interview:
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