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How many stripes are on the U.S. flag?
13
Where is Ellis Island located?
New York Harbor
Which concept emphasizes assimilation?
Melting pot
How many states are there in the U.S.?
50
What does rags to riches mean?
Rising from poverty to wealth
What year did women gain the right to vote in the U.S.?
1920
Which ocean did most immigrants cross to reach Ellis Island?
Atlantic Ocean
Which concept emphasizes multiculturalism?
Salad bowl
Which year was the Declaration of Independence signed?
1776
Name one criticism of the American Dream
Not everyone has equal chances
How many electoral votes are needed to win the U.S. presidential election?
270
What happened if immigrants failed the health check?
They could be quarantined or sent back
In surveys today, roughly what percentage of Americans support multiculturalism (salad bowl idea)?
Around 60%
Who was the first President of the United States?
George Washington
Which 2 minority groups often face more barriers to achieving the dream
African Americans, Latinos
What is the population of the United States (approx. 2025)?
About 340 million
How many immigrants passed through Ellis Island?
About 12 million
What percentage of Americans in the early 1900s were first-generation immigrants expected to adopt English language and customs?
About 90%
What is the tallest mountain in the U.S.?
Denali (Alaska)
Which famous novel criticizes the American Dream?
The Great Gatsby
How many U.S. states border Canada?
13
When was Ellis Island in operation?
1892–1954
When was the term “melting pot” first used to describe American society?
908 (play by Israel Zangwill)
Which U.S. president served the most terms?
Franklin D. Roosevelt (4 terms)
Who first used the term American Dream
James Truslow Adams (1931)