chapter 8, section 1 a heritage of diversity and exchange
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Chapter 8, Section 1
A Heritage ofA Heritage of
Diversity and ExchangeDiversity and Exchange
diversity
Diversity means a wide variety of cultures.When the United States and Canada became separate countries in 1783,
the new boundaries did not divide the cultural regions that already existed.
cultural exchangeCultural exchange isthe process by which
different peoples share
ideas and customs.For example, Native Americans
shared more than just skills,they told stories that explained
their way of life.When the Europeans arrived,
their culture completely changedthe Natives’ cultures.
However…Native Americans alsocontributed to a newEuropean way of life
(especially their foods).
African rhythms wouldpermanently alterEuropean music,
making a new“American” sound.
diffusion and acculturation
From Chapter 4:Diffusion is the movement of customs and ideas betweencultures. Acculturation is the process of borrowing ideas
and customs and adapting them to your culture.
ethnic groupAn ethnic group ismade up of people
who share a commonlanguage, history,
and culture.
A group of Russian and Ukrainian
settlers helped the CanadianPrairie Provinces becomeone of the leading wheat-
growingregions in the world.
cultural patternsAlthough they were
both British colonies,
the U.S. and Canadahave encouragedimmigration from
other ethnic groupsto increase their
work force.
political asylumPolitical asylum
is a person’s rightto ask a
foreign countryfor protection
against persecution
from his or herown country.
fitting in
maintaining traditions
In 1976, thousands of Vietnamese immigrants came toOklahoma City. Their neighborhood is called “Little Saigon.”
cultural ties
literacyLiteracy is the
abilityto read and write.The United Statesand Canada have
highly literatepopulations.
We read the same books, listen tothe same music, and watch the
same movies and television shows.
standard of livingThe standard of living is a measure of the
necessities, freedoms, and comfort that people have access to.
travel and tourismMillions of Canadians travel to the U.S. each
year,with a large number visiting Florida.
Chapter 8, Section 2
The United States:The United States:
A Nation of A Nation of ImmigrantsImmigrants
Ellis Island“…This is the only
country where you’re not a stranger, because we are all strangers. It’s only a matter of time who got here first.”
~Lazarus Salamon,Hungarian immigrant
steady growth
In 1790, the population of the United States was 4 million.
Today, it’s 315 million.
First ContactEuropeans and Native
Americans
ConflictAs Europeansmoved west,they forced
Native Americans
into a series ofwars for controlof the continent.
reservationsReservations are federal landsset aside for Native Americans.
treatiesTreaties are
formal agreements.From 1778 to 1871,the United States
signed hundreds oftreaties with the
American Indians.Most of themwere broken.
The American Indian Movement
In the 1960s,Native Americansbegan working for
better living conditionsand equal rights.They formed theAmerican Indian
Movement.
Dennis Banks, left, was and
is one of their leaders.
waves of immigrants
influences
on ourculture
influences from our culture
Chapter 8, Section 3
The Canadian MosaicThe Canadian Mosaic
a different wayCanadians favor multiculturalism, rather thanblending all the cultures together like the U.S.
“Je me souviens”French Canadians in Quebec are concerned about preserving
their heritage. Many want Quebec to become a separate country.Their rallying cry is “Je me souviens” - “I remember.”
First NationsThe Assembly of
First Nationsis an organization
to preservethe cultureof Canada’s
indigenous, ornative, people.
The InuitThe Inuit have lived
in the Arcticfor centuries.
They have always beenself-sufficient, but
modern technology iscausing them to lose
their traditional skills.
Asian immigration
Since 2002,
more thanhalf of
Canada’simmigrantshave comefrom Asia.
Most Canadiansfeel that the
United Stateshas too muchinfluence ontheir culture.
They encourage people
to express theirethnic heritage and to
“Be Canadian.”
Canadian culture
Canadian culture