a.

Europe c.

Latin America

b.

Asia d.

none of the above

Bellringer: Answer the question below and write two to three sentences on why you feel so many immigrants come from that

country to the U.S.

More immigrants came to the United States from which region thanfrom the rest of the world combined?

United States, A Nation of Immigrants?

• The Native Americans are the only group of people that did not immigrate to United States.– Examples of Groups

• Pilgrims, Irish, English, French, Italian, African Slaves, etc.

– This is why the United States is called a “Melting Pot.”

• This country is a mix of many different cultures.

U.S. Citizenship

U.S. Citizenship can be obtained in 2 ways.1. Being born in the U.S.

-U.S. Military base in another country counts

2. Naturalization-becoming a legal U.S. Citizen

2 Ways to become an American Citizen

• By Birth• By Naturalization

Naturalization• The process in which an immigrant

goes through to become a citizen of a country.

• Different from the country he/she was born in.

Naturalization• To become a naturalized citizen a person must….

– Be at least 18 years old – Have lived in the U.S. for at least 5 years – Be of good moral character and loyal to the U.S. – Be able to read, write, speak and understand basic English – Have basic knowledge and understanding of the history,

government structure and the Constitution of the U.S. – Be willing to take an oath of allegiance to the U.S

• This person would hold a Green Card or Visa during this process.

The Naturalization Process

STEP 1

An immigrant signs a Declaration of

Intention.

STEP 2

The declaration is filed with the USCIS-United States Citizenship and Immigration Service.

STEP 3

After living in the United States for a minimum of 5 years, the immigrant

files for citizenship.

STEP 4

The USCIS interviews the applicant.

STEP 5

The applicant passes a citizenship exam.

STEP 6

The applicant pledges an oath of allegiance.

Duties of Citizens

• Duties are things you MUST do.– Examples include:

• Paying taxes• Serving on juries if

selected• Registering for the

Selective Service (Males only)

• Follow the law• Attend school until the

required age

Responsibilities of Citizens

• Responsibilities are things you SHOULD do.– Examples include:

• Voting ----- most important!!!!• Being informed• Being responsible members of the community• Volunteer

Compare and Contrast Aliens vs. Citizens

BothJobsOwn propertyAttend public schoolCan not voteCan not run office

1. Illegal Aliens2. Jobs but make less

money3. 5-6 million

immigrants are illegal

4. Driver’s license5. No checking

accounts6. Can not vote7. Not to be in the

U.S.

1. Legal Aliens

2. Jobs3. Own property4. Have to carry ID

card5. Attend public

school6. Pay taxes7. Full rights and

protection

Complete Citizenship Test

Oath of Allegiance (Ticket Out The Door)

Read the Oath of Allegiance and decide whether are not you think it is a good oath for new

citizens to take. Explain your argument in at least 4 sentences.