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Starting at the beginning. Chapter one A Portrait of Americans. Section 1 Who American Are Section 2 America: A Cultural Mosaic Section 3 The Values that Unite Us. Chapter 1 Section 1. pages 4-8 “Who Americans Are”. Who are Americans. Where Americans live:.
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Chapter oneA Portrait of Americans Section 1 Who American Are Section 2 America: A Cultural Mosaic Section 3 The Values that Unite Us
Chapter 1 Section 1 pages 4-8 “Who Americans Are”
Where Americans live: • Americans live on every kind of terrain • The United States is a vast and varied land, and people live all over • We live in a variety of homes
Americans on the Move • It used to be that Americans mostly lived on small farms or in small towns. • As the population grew, people spread westward. • 222 million people live in urban areas • Americans move from place to place for many reasons • To the Sunbelt • To Urban Areas
The work force: • Americans have always worked hard. • 70 million men and 60 million women working in more than 30,000 different occupations. • In the past most jobs were in farming and manufacturing • 75% are now service jobs
Ages of Americans: • In 1850, most Americans were between the ages of 20-59. Very few elderly. • Today there are more elderly then ever before. • Most Americans now are between the ages of 40-60. “Baby Boomers” born 1946-1964
Ages of Americans • the life expectancy is to age 76 • By 2050 there may be a social security, medical services strain.
Americans Varied Backgrounds • We are known for our diversity • You can see our diversity in our jobs, home towns and ages • Our Backgrounds differ because we are also from many different cultures and belong to different ethnic groups and races.
Section 2 Pages 10-17 America: A Cultural Mosaic
The American identity • We are a nation of Immigrants • Native Americans were the first people • Europeans Americans • African Americans, came by force • Asian Americans • Hispanic Americans
European Americans • Came seeking religious freedom and political freedom • They also wanted the opportunity to own property, their own farms and businesses • They brought with them their language their traditions of government • The number of European immigrants has decreased over the years, but they are the majority group in the U.S.
Hispanic Americans • Sometimes called Latinos • Can be of any race and come from Spanish speaking countries • Latino immigrants come from Mexico, Central and South America, and the Caribbean. • They make up the largest minority group in the United States.
African Americans • Did not come voluntarily • Ancestors were enslaved people during colonial America (1400’s) • Enslavement ended in 1865 in the U.S. • These people have suffered through racism, and unequal treatment. • P:\Overcoming_Racism.mov
Asian Americans • Chinese young men were some of the earliest immigrants. • In the west, many worked on building the railroads. • Because of competition for jobs the Asians were victims of the Exclusion laws of 1882 and 1907.
Native Americans • living in North America thousands of years before Columbus arrived • European Settlements competed with this group for land
Our Population today • : Is getting more diverse • All Americans have the same goals • To build better lives for themselves • To share in the land of opportunity • All groups fit together to form a whole nation • each group adds to the richness of our society.
Section 3 Pages 18-23 The Values that Unite Us
Equal Respect: The American Dream • Americans share beliefs and values • Beliefs are ideas that we trust are true • Values are our standards of behavior • We believe that all people are unique and deserve the same chance to Realize their potential and contribute to society
Basic American Values Equality: • Equal respect is based on the fact that every one can contribute to society • Every one has the same rights and opportunities in life Equal Opportunity: • Everyone should have an equal chance to succeed in life
Basic American Values Freedom: • The freedom to make choices • With limitations that do not violate other people’s freedoms Justice: • Fair treatment for everyone • It does not mean that everyone is treated equally
Citizens and the American Ideal We are not perfect: • Racism and discrimination still exists • Not everyone is treated equally or fairly The American Ideal and the Future: • Work still needs to be done to make sure that all Americans have: • Equality • Freedom • Justice
Demography Census Baby Boom Beliefs Discrimination Exclusion Laws Equality Values Justice Freedom Racism Sunbelt Diversity Do You Know your Key Terms?