Vocabulary
Responsibility
Something for which one is responsible for
This is the ceremony where immigrants officially take the Oath of Allegiance.
Naturalized Ceremony
What is the ceremony called when an individual becomes a U.S citizen?
How old must a person be in order to apply for U.S. citizenship?
18 years old
Sourcing is...
Asking Questions to understand a document
What is the difference between an obligation and a responsibility? Give an example of each.
Answer will vary
In the Oath of Allegiance, new citizens promise loyalty to this country
United States
What is the second step in the 6-step process to becoming a citizen?
Fill out an application
True or False: To become a U.S. citizen, applicants must have a history of good moral character.
True
Close Reading is...
Reading and analyzing a document
Undocumented Immigrant
a person who lives and works in a country without legal permission or the required legal papers
True or False: The Oath of Allegiance requires new citizens to give up loyalty to their former country
True
Who must applicants meet with before taking the Oath of Allegiance?
Immigrant offical
How many years must someone usually live in the U.S. as a permanent resident before applying for citizenship?
5 years
Contextualization is..
Looking and studying something to investigate
A community works together to keep a local park clean so that everyone can enjoy it. Which vocabulary term best describes this idea?
Common Good
One promise in the Oath is to serve in the military if required. This is also called being willing to ___ the country.
Defend
What is the third step for becoming a citizen?
Why is it important to understand the difference between the qualifications for naturalization and the steps of the naturalization process?
Answers will Vary
You are given two different sources about becoming a U.S. citizen. What historical thinking skill could you use to compare the information in the two sources?
Corroboration is...
Green Card
The Oath of Allegiance includes a promise to support and defend this important document that guides U.S. laws
Consititution
What is the difference between a natural-born citizen and a naturalized citizen?
A natural-born citizen becomes a U.S. citizen through birth, while a naturalized citizen becomes a U.S. citizen by completing the naturalization process and meeting the required qualifications.
What is the term for someone who has been granted the right to live and work in the U.S. permanently but is not yet a citizen?
permanent lawful resident (green card holder)
Before reading a source, you find out who created it, when it was created, and why it was created. What historical thinking skill are you using?
Sourcing