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CIVICSCIVICS IN PRACTICEIN PRACTICEHOLTHOLT

Chapter 1Chapter 1

We the PeopleWe the People

Section 1:Section 1: Civics in Our Lives

Section 2:Section 2: Who Are U.S. Citizens?

Section 3:Section 3: The American People Today



Section 1: Civics in Our LivesSection 1: Civics in Our Lives

The Main IdeaAs a U.S. citizen, it is your duty

to help preserve freedom and to ensure justice and equality

for yourself and all Americans.



Civics is the study of citizenship and Civics is the study of citizenship and government. Citizenship includes:government. Citizenship includes:

Being a productive member of societyBeing a productive member of society Fulfilling the duties and responsibilities of a Fulfilling the duties and responsibilities of a

citizencitizen




Ideals of the U.S. government and the Ideals of the U.S. government and the American way of life:American way of life:

Freedom and equality are protected by laws.Freedom and equality are protected by laws. Citizens share in protecting liberties.Citizens share in protecting liberties. Citizens are guaranteed an education and Citizens are guaranteed an education and

equal opportunity of employment.equal opportunity of employment. Citizens must respect the rights of others.Citizens must respect the rights of others.




Some roles and qualities of a good citizen:Some roles and qualities of a good citizen:

VotingVoting Government or political participationGovernment or political participation Informing officials of needs or disagreementsInforming officials of needs or disagreements Studying civics to understand the governmentStudying civics to understand the government Respecting the rights of othersRespecting the rights of others Responsibly using natural resourcesResponsibly using natural resources




Section 2: Who Are U.S. Citizens?Section 2: Who Are U.S. Citizens?

The Main IdeaThroughout history, immigrants have

brought their languages, ideas, beliefs, hopes, and customs to the

United States. Their ways of life are constantly mixing with and

influencing the culture of Americans who came before.



North America’s earliest inhabitants:North America’s earliest inhabitants: People from Siberia settled in North America People from Siberia settled in North America

12,00012,000––40,000 years ago.40,000 years ago. A.D.A.D. 1000 1000——Vikings arrived but did not settle in Vikings arrived but did not settle in

North America.North America. 14921492——Christopher Columbus claimed land for Christopher Columbus claimed land for

Spain.Spain. Spanish, French, British, Dutch, Swedish, and Spanish, French, British, Dutch, Swedish, and

Africans (slaves) settled in America.Africans (slaves) settled in America.




Changes in U.S. immigration policy:Changes in U.S. immigration policy:

1880s1880s——restrictions placed on immigration in response to restrictions placed on immigration in response to wage issueswage issues

1920s1920s——Limits on yearly immigration; Limits on yearly immigration; quotasquotas set for set for particular countriesparticular countries

Immigration Act of 1990Immigration Act of 1990——cap set at 675,000 immigrants per cap set at 675,000 immigrants per yearyear

RefugeesRefugees are not subject to the immigration cap. are not subject to the immigration cap. 19861986——Immigration Reform and Control ActImmigration Reform and Control Act




How U.S. citizenship benefits people:How U.S. citizenship benefits people:

Freedom is protected by laws.Freedom is protected by laws. Citizens are eligible for government services.Citizens are eligible for government services.




The Main IdeaThe U.S. population continues to grow and

change today.

Section 3: The American People TodaySection 3: The American People Today



Census InformationCensus Information

Determines how many people each state has in the Determines how many people each state has in the House of RepresentativesHouse of Representatives

Shows population growth and decline for different Shows population growth and decline for different areasareas

Reports how many children each family hasReports how many children each family has Helps government, businesses, and individuals plan Helps government, businesses, and individuals plan

for the futurefor the future




Who Uses It How They Use It

government

businesses

individuals

to plan the budget

to fill the needs of the market

to write books and reports

Question: Why is census information important?

Section 3



Populations grow by:Populations grow by:

Natural increaseNatural increase Adding new territoriesAdding new territories ImmigrationImmigration




Changes in the movement of Americans:Changes in the movement of Americans:

The first census found the majority of Americans living on The first census found the majority of Americans living on farms and rural areas.farms and rural areas.

18301830——urban areas were growing faster than rural areasurban areas were growing faster than rural areas 19201920——more Americans lived in cities than in rural areasmore Americans lived in cities than in rural areas MidMid--1900s1900s——suburbs developed around crowded citiessuburbs developed around crowded cities Today there are more people living in suburbs than in cities.Today there are more people living in suburbs than in cities. Migration to the Migration to the SunbeltSunbelt increased during the 1980s increased during the 1980s––1990s.1990s.




Chapter 1 Wrap-UpChapter 1 Wrap-Up

1. Why do people study civics?2. What principles and ideals form the foundation of the

American system of government?3. How has U.S. immigration policy changed since the early

1800s?4. What benefits do people derive from being a citizen of the

United States?5. Identify three ways that the populations of countries

increase.6. How have migration patterns shifted from the 1800s to

the present?

1. Why do people study civics?2. What principles and ideals form the foundation of the

American system of government?3. How has U.S. immigration policy changed since the early

1800s?4. What benefits do people derive from being a citizen of the

United States?5. Identify three ways that the populations of countries

increase.6. How have migration patterns shifted from the 1800s to

the present?

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