What statue greeted many immigrants who entered New York Harbor?
Statue of Liberty
What are the first three words of the U.S. Constitution?
We the people
things that influence other things to happen
factors, citizen, mosaic
factors
“Bullying and other _________ behavior is not allowed at our school,” the principal said.
responsible, hostile, traditional
hostile
What is an immigrant?
someone who leaves their home country to settle and make a new life in a new country
Who were the first people who came to America to practice their religion freely?
Pilgrims
What is the document that explains how the U.S. government is supposed to work?
the constitution
a person who has rights given to them by a country’s government and has responsibilities that go along with those rights
support, tradition, citizen
citizen
Some people ______ from their home countries to escape war.
amend, emigrate, citizen
emigrate
Why do some people leave their home countries? (Push factors)
War, disagree with their government, cannot practice religion, no jobs, no food, no money
What is the name of the place that processed many immigrants in New York City on the East Coast?
Ellis Island
When people exercise their freedom of speech by speaking out about an issue that concerns them they are called __________.
protestors
customary or long-established; being done in the same way over a long period of time
ancestor, traditional, immigrate
traditional
Student's ___________ at our school are to help keep our school clean.
responsibilities, guaranteed, citizens
responsibilities
Why did many immigrants settle in large cities?
There were more job opportunities
Who is called the "Father of the Constitution"?
James Madison
What is the motto of the United States that is found on the back of all U.S. coins?
Hint (out of many, one)
e pluribus unum
people who are related to earlier ancestors
factors, responsibilities, descendants
descendants
Mrs. Ebling made a ________ showing a flower by gluing pieces of purple, white, and green tiles together.
descendant, mosaic, amendment
mosaic
What does it mean to be a citizen in the United States?
You are given rights, freedoms, and have responsibilities.
What is the name of the place that helped many immigrants near San Francisco on the West Coast?
Angel Island
After many years of living in the United States, Liz, who was born in Mexico, made an oath to be loyal to the United States when she did that what did she become?
a naturalized citizen
made certain; promised that something will be done or that a person will receive something
guaranteed, customs, pull factor
guaranteed
Cassie made several ____________ to the list of books she wanted to read during their summer vacation.
amendments, factors, support
amendments
Name one right and one responsibility held by U.S. citizens?
Right to vote, right to a fair trial, right to free speech, right to religious freedoms.
Obey the laws, pay taxes, cannot do things that hurt others.