1. Take a Stand 1.I believe that if you live in this country, you should dress like it? 2.I believe that if you live in this country you should, follow the ways of “Americans?” 3.I believe English should be the official language of the US? 4.I believe that having TV shows or commercials for one group of people is biased? (Ex: BET) 5.I believe towns have the right to place the 10 Commandments and Bible in public areas for all to read?

2. Culture of the United States Chapter 8 SSWG8 The student will describe the interaction of physical and human systems that have shaped contemporary Canada and the United States. c. Explain the reasons for the population distribution in Canada and the United States. d. Explain how the physical geography of Canada and the United States contributed to regional growth and development. e. Describe the ethnic and religious groups in Canada and the United States; include major customs and traditions.

3. People & Culture traditions, foods, & beliefs from all over the world U.S. is very culturally diverse More than 99% of Americans are either immigrants or descendants of immigrants Immigrant: A person who leaves one country to settle permanently in another

4. People and Culture continued Most Americans are of European descent –People whose ancestors came from Great Britain, Germany, France, and other European countries 12% of Americans trace their origins to Africa 14% of Americans are Hispanic 5% are Asian Hispanic & Asian populations are growing the fastest

5. Language Since colonial times, English has been main language of U.S. –Because England colonized the United States U.S. has no official language The second most widely spoken language is Spanish Spanish is particularly common along U.S.- Mexico border –Ex: Texas, New Mexico, and Southern California

6. Language continued Many Spanish speakers are bilingual Bilingual: people are able to speak two languages Hundreds of other languages are spoken in U.S.

7. Religion There are more than 1,200 religious groups in the country Many of these religions were brought to America by immigrants

8. Religion continued Christianity is the major religion –This includes Protestant & Catholic More than half of Americans are Protestant Christians Major Protestant groups include Baptists, Lutherans, & Methodists About 25% of Americans are Roman Catholic –Most have Spanish, Italian, or Irish ancestors

9. Religion continued 6 million Jewish Americans live in US Buddhism, Hinduism, & Islam have grown over recent years

10. Arts, Customs, & Traditions Parts of US culture used throughout world: 1. Movies 2. Music 3. Fast food 4. Sports 5. Architecture US was the first country to build skyscrapers –Now used throughout the world

11. Sears Tower Chicago, Illinois

12. Arts, Customs, and Traditions Baseball, basketball, football, lacrosse, & volleyball created in US –Baseball and basketball have spread throughout the world

14. Arts, Customs, and Traditions Major holidays include Christmas & Easter –Because majority of Americans are Christian Music created in U.S. includes blues, jazz, country, rock, & rap

15. International Demographics & Migration Background Throughout history, U.S. population concentrated in Northeast Reason: start of European colonies –Also, sight of first large U.S. cities Over the last 60 years, U.S. population has shifted in 2 ways: 1. Areas of population 2. Ethnicities moving to U.S.

16. 1. Areas of Population Americans have migrated from Northeast & Midwest to South & West –Caused by push & pull factors Push factor: Northeastern industries have closed causing loss of jobs –AKA: Rust Belt –heavily industrial area of northeastern U.S. containing older industries & factories Pull factor: warmer climate & job opportunities in South & West have changed where people live –AKA: Sun Belt– southern & southwestern region of U.S.

17. Map of Sunbelt & Rustbelt areas

18. Impact of Population Migration 1. Led to the growth of Southern & Western states –Continues today 2. Changing power in U.S. government 3. Impacting taxes & jobs in different areas –North: less tax money, shrinking cities, & job opportunities –South: more money, growing cities, & businesses opening

19. Population Gains & Losses from migration in U.S.

20. 2. Changing Demographics Until 1960s, most immigrants came from Europe –Large Greek, Irish, & Italian neighborhoods Now most immigrants arriving from Latin America & Asia Result: changing American culture, language, & traditions

21. U.S. Census Population Projections (based on 2010 Census) 20152060 Whites61.8%42.6% African Americans13.2%14.7% Asian Americans5.3%8.2% Multiracial Americans2.6%6.4% Hispanics/Latinos17.8%30.6%

23. Demographics by Region The fastest growing ethnicities are Asian & Hispanic Each region is seeing a growth of different ethnicities 4 areas of focus: 1. Northeast 2. Midwest 3. South 4. West

24. 1. Northeast For last 100 years, mainly Italian & Irish Now: 1. Russian & Ukrainian migrants 2. Puerto Rican & Dominican Republic 3. Korean

26. Puerto Rican Day Parade NYC

27. 2. Midwest Mainly German ancestry Large growth of Asian population

28. Frankenmuth, Michigan

30. 3. South Largest African American population –Atlanta largest African American city in U.S. Large growth of Hispanics 70% of Cuban Americans live in Florida

31. Little Havana, Miami

32. 4. West Large Asian population in Washington & Oregon –CA contains country’s largest Chinese population Huge Mexican & Latino population in California, Arizona, & New Mexico

33. Impact of Migration & Changing Demographics 1. Population increasing in South & West while decreasing in Midwest & Northeast –Impacts voting & politics 2. Growth of illegal immigrants & migrant workers from Mexico & Latin America –Fears over job losses to non-Americans 3. Drug cartels & gangs from Latin America spreading into U.S. 4. New ethnicities bringing new languages, culture, music, & foods to mainstream America –Ex: sushi & Latin music

34. Great BBC clip on US demographics http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QOeuM ymIezghttp://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QOeuM ymIezg

35. Census Activity http://www.census.gov/prod/cen2010/briefs/c2010br-02.pdf Print Page 18 and use report OR http://www.census.gov/schools/pdf/CN_SCH_HS_LESS_print_1_ENG.pdf OR http://learning.blogs.nytimes.com/2010/03/12/making-sense-of-the-census-ideas-for- classes-across-the-curriculum/?_php=true&_type=blogs&_r=0http://learning.blogs.nytimes.com/2010/03/12/making-sense-of-the-census-ideas-for- classes-across-the-curriculum/?_php=true&_type=blogs&_r=0 Or http://learning.blogs.nytimes.com/2010/04/27/learning-about-u-s-immigration-with- the-new-york-times/http://learning.blogs.nytimes.com/2010/04/27/learning-about-u-s-immigration-with- the-new-york-times/ Or http://www.census.gov/schools/pdf/apportionment9-12.pdf