Definitions
The official count of the population taken every 10 years in the United States to collect information about people and where they live.
Census
Most people belong to a _______, which is often the first place they learn values, traditions, and how to interact with others.
Family
________ help grow the population, strengthen the workforce, and shape American life.
immigrants
In the United States, the census happens every ____ years.
ten
What does the "G" stand for in Mr. G?
Griffin
DOUBLE: Data about people, such as age, race, gender, income, education, or where they live.
Demographics
Under this American value, everyone should be treated the same and have the same rights and chances, no matter their race, gender, religion, or background.
Equality
Scientists believe the first people came from _____ by crossing a land bridge called Beringia
Asia or Siberia
Birthrate is the number of live births for every _____ people in a year.
1,000
Who is our superintendent?
Mrs. Lawson
The study of the rights, duties, and responsibilities of citizens in a society.
Civics
How many characteristics are there to being a good citizen?
ten
In 1492, ___________ landed in the Caribbean
Christopher Columbus
DOUBLE: _________ make up most of America’s population.
immigrants
How many stars are on the Arkansas Flag?
29
The southern region of the U.S. where many people have moved for jobs, warmer weather, and opportunities.
Sunbelt
DOUBLE: ______ means fairness under the law
Justice
stopped most Chinese immigration; first U.S. law to ban a specific group.
Chinese Exclusion Act of 1882
over 33.8 million Americans (about 10.2%) identified as_________
multiracial
5
The movement of people from one area to another, either within the country or from other countries.
Migration
As a ______ of the United States, you have an important responsibility to help protect and maintain the freedoms guaranteed by our Constitution.
citizen
allows immigrants to fully join American society with the same freedoms and responsibilities as those born in the U.S.
naturalization
More __________ than ________ now attend and graduate from college.
women, men
Why is Fordyce known as the "redbugs"?
Workers clearing the land and preparing the field were tormented by chiggers, leading Willard Clary, a local resident who covered football games for the Arkansas Gazette, to suggest making the “redbug” the team’s mascot.
The organization that makes and enforces laws for a country, state, or community.
Government
The government controls _____ about taxes, the minimum wage, and workplace rules can impact how much money you earn and keep.
laws
This group of people come here to avoid war and violence, persecution, and abuse.
refugees
The rise of American ________ created thousands of new factory jobs in growing cities.
industry
How many state football championship games has Fordyce won?
8 state football championships (1930, 1958, 1959, 1960, 1990, 1991, 2019, 2020).
A set limit on how many people can enter a country.
Quota
Moved to Pennsylvania; known for skilled farming, craftsmanship, and traditions that influenced American culture.
Germans
What are the 4 types of visas?
Tourist (travel), student, work, immigrant (green card)
Many Americans migrated, or moved to, ________ looking for larger homes, better schools, and quieter communities.
suburbs
There are 27 amendments to the constitution. What are the first ten called? DOUBLE if you can name the first three amendments.
bill of rights, (freedom of expression, right to bear arms, quartering of soldiers)