Immigration & Diversity
What has Canada historically encouraged immigration for?
to attract workers
How has communication changed because of text messaging?
It has made communication faster and instant
What right protects citizens from unfair treatment by authorities?
due process
What document guarantees freedoms like speech and religion in the United States?
The Bill of Rights
What holiday in Mexico blends Catholic and Native traditions to honor ancestors?
Day of the Dead
What is an immigrant?
a person who takes up permanent residence in another country
What is the definition of mass media?
communication that reaches large audiences
How do the U.S. and Canadian economies differ?
Canada’s government plays a larger role in its economy
What process allows someone born in another country to become a citizen?
naturalization
What are tortillas traditionally made from in Mexico?
corn
What is the largest population group in Mexico, made up of mixed ancestry?
mestizos
Which president used radio “fireside chats” to share war information with the American public?
Franklin Roosevelt (FDR)
What caused heavy violence along the U.S.–Mexico border in the early 2000s?
illegal drug trade
What responsibility comes with the right to vote?
to cast a vote fairly in elections
What is the official language of Mexico?
Spanish
During which decades did the third major wave of U.S. immigration (mostly from southern and eastern Europe) occur?
1880s to early 1900s
In what decade did television surpass radio as the most popular medium for news and entertainment?
1950s
What happened to Mexico’s trade with Canada and the U.S. after NAFTA?
it rose by nearly 300%
What document in Canada guarantees freedoms similar to the U.S. Bill of Rights?
the Charter of Rights
What is multiculturalism, and why is it an important value in the United States?
acceptance of different views; reflects the nation’s diversity
What was an important political result of Vicente Fox’s presidency in Mexico?
multi-party democracy
In 1963, what shocking event did the nation watch together on television?
the assassination of President Kennedy
What is globalization, and why has it challenged Mexico’s economy?
development of a world economy based on free trade & foreign labor; it can hurt small farmers and national industries
What was the major political party that dominated Mexico from 1929 to 2000?
PRI (Institutional Revolutionary Party)
Which two famous Mexican muralists highlighted Native American culture in their art?
Diego Rivera and David Alfaro Siqueiros