Famous Immigrants
German-born physicist whose theories reshaped modern physics.
A person who is legally recognized as a member of a country
Citizen
How many years must a person be a legal permanent resident before applying for citizenship?
5 years (3 if married to U.S. citizen)
first people came from Asia by crossing a land bridge known as this
What is the capital of Arkansas?
Little Rock
Born in Greece, NBA champion known as “The Greek Freak.
Giannis Antetokounmpo
A person who moves to a new country to live there permanently
Immigrant
Besides English, what is one other subject you must pass a test in to become a citizen?
History and civics
In 1492, Christopher Columbus landed in this region
What is the official nickname of Arkansas?
Natural State
South African-born entrepreneur, founder of SpaceX and Tesla.
Elon Musk
The legal process that allows an immigrant to become a U.S. citizen.
Naturalization
What do we call someone who enters the U.S. without legal permission?
Undocumented (illegal) alien or immigrant
DOUBLE: This group of people settled in the Caribbean, Mexico, Central & South America, and later Florida, Texas, California, and the Southwest; built missions, spread Christianity, and searched for gold.
Spanish
In 1957, nine brave students integrated this Little Rock high school.
Central High School
Canadian-born rapper and actor who became one of the most-streamed artists worldwide; Degrassi, God's Plan, One Dance
Drake
DOUBLE: A limit on how many immigrants can come from certain countries each year.
Quota
This stopped most Chinese immigration; first U.S. law to ban a specific group.
Chinese Exclusion Act (1882)
This country was founded in 1776
USA
The University of Arkansas mascot isn’t just a pig—it’s this specific type of pig.
Razorback
From Japan, current MLB star who dominates as both a pitcher and a hitter
Shohei Ohtani
The study of the rights, duties, and responsibilities of citizens and how government works.
Civics
What are the American Values?
Liberty, Justice, Equality
Spread into New York, Massachusetts, and South Carolina; traded furs and built alliances with Native American tribes.
French
This singer from Arkansas is known for hits like Ring of Fire