Vocabulary
Which word means people who settled in a wilderness area?
Pioneer
Which word means shared customs for a group of people?
Culture
Who immigrated in the early 1800s because of failed crops?
Irish
How long did it take to send messages long ago?
Weeks to months
Which word means people who move to a new country?
Immigrant
What are ways children travel to school in different countries?
Walking, Riding Bikes, Taking Trains/Cars
Who immigrated in the mid-1800s to search for economic opportunities?
Chinese
How are messages sent instantly now?
Phone, text, internet, news, radio
Which word means stories that are spoken, not written?
Oral Tradition
How many languages are spoken in the U.S.?
More than 300
Which culture did salsa dancing originate from?
Latin American
What were some changes that made traveling faster?
Trains, Cars, Planes
Which word means respecting something different from your own beliefs?
Tolerance
Which folktale explained how landforms like the Grand Canyon was made?
Paul Bunyan
What are 2 holidays that celebrate immigrant culture?
St. Patrick's Day, Lunar New Year, Dia de los Muertos
How long did it take Europeans to travel by boat to the U.S.? (Long Ago)
Two months
What is a melting pot?
A mix of people and cultures
Who made murals that showed scenes of Mexican history?
Diego Rivera
What are ways America has been influenced by different cultures around the world?
Art, Music, Food, Holidays, Dance, Story Telling
What do you call traveling for fun?
Tourism