Books
What type of narration is used in The Book of Unknown Americans?
1st person narration
Name one branch or part of the government.
Congress/Legislative, President/Executive, The Courts/Judicial
True or False: Diversity only relates to individuals of different racial or ethnic backgrounds.
False
Which state had the most immigrants based on the 2021 census?
California
Often used to undermine the moral character of immigrant groups, this term correlates to the violation of legal order.
Illegality
In In the Language of Miracles, what country did Khaled’s family immigrate from?
Egypt
Name 3 of the original 13 colonies.
NH, MS, RI, CT, NY, NJ, PA, DE, MD, VA, NA, SC, GA
What is the fastest growing religion in the US?
Islam
What country does the US receive the most immigrants from per year?
Mexico
The process of fitting, or 'blending', in and finding acceptance with the mainstream culture, such as societal norms, food, and language.
Assimilation
Where did Hosaam spend most of his time?
The attic
Who wrote the Declaration of Independence?
Thomas Jefferson
What is a reflection of factors or assumptions that may skew viewpoints?
Unconcious Bias
What is the 1882 act that prevented one group of immigrants from entering the country?
Chinese Exclusion Act
Can describe physical or emotional shock from external violence.
Trauma
What trial influenced Reed in Which Side are you on to pursue activism?
The death of Akai Gurley
Name one war fought by the USA in the 1800s.
War of 1812, Mexican-American War, Civil War, Spanish-American War.
What decade was the Americans with Disabilities Act signed?
90s (1990)
True or False: A child born to a US citizen outside of the country automatically becomes a US citizen.
True
The process of attributing ethnic or racial identities to a relationship, social practice, or group that was previously unclassified.
Racialization
In The Book of Unknown Americans, where did the Toro family migrate from?
Panama
We elect a US Senator for how many years?
6 years.
What is the practice or policy of favoring individuals belonging to groups that are 'disadvantaged'?
Affirmative Action
The Naturalization Act of 1790 allowed this exclusive group of people to become naturalized citizens
Free white persons of “good moral character”
An alliance for combined action: temporary alliance of various political parties with different backgrounds for a common cause, goal, or struggle
Coalition