Vocab
Some people ________________ against others, or treat people unfairly because they are a part of a different group.
discriminate
Why do so many immigrants come to the United States?
for a better life
What was a benefit for Esperanza's father in coming to the US?
Finding a better job
People who want to become a ____________ of the United States must apply and take a test on American history and the English language.
citizen
What must an immigrant have before coming to the United States?
permission to stay
What was a cost for Esperanza's father in coming to the United States?
He had to spend time away from his family.
A person who has the right to live in a certain place is called a ________________.
citizen
Where did immigrants from the same country choose to settle?
Many immigrants settled in the same neighborhoods
What was it like for Esperanza to leaver her village in Mexico? Why?
It was hard at first because she did not speak English
_____________ are people who come from another place to live in a country.
immigrants
How do people discriminate against immigrants?
By treating them unfairly
How did Esperanza's life change over time when she moved to the US?
Over time, she felt more at home. She learned English and went to college to become a teacher.
Many ___________ traveled to the United States by ship from Europe and Asia.
immigrants
How can someone become a U.S. citizen?
- Be born in the US
- Have parents who are citizens
- Take a test on American history
What is the difference between a cost and a benefit?
Cost - something you have to give up
Benefit - something good that happens