Unit 1: Chapter 1.1, 1.2, 1.3 A Portrait of Americans Review

In the future most Americans will work in:

• the Rustbelt.

• service jobs.

• rural areas.

• factories.

The United States is best described as a:

• melting pot.

• picture of immigrants from Europe.

• mosaic of different groups.

• monarchy.

Which does NOT help define who Americans are?

• countries we like to visit

• work we do

• backgrounds we have

• places we live

Which helps explain the aging of America’s population?

• the baby boom

• fewer children per family

• improved medical technology

• all of the above

(a)   can also be thought of as fairness.

(a)   allows us to be

free in our actions or beliefs as long as we

do not interfere with the freedom of others.

The United States is diverse because we:

• share beliefs and values.

• have the same goals.

• can not make our own choices.

• have different backgrounds.

Which of the following are pull factors, drawing immigrants to the U.S.?

• Quality education; freedom of speech and religion; voting rights

• Quality education; lots of job opportunities; racism

• Racism; diversity; food shortages

• Quality education; service jobs; war

Certain ideas that people trust are true are called

• beliefs

• values

• freedom

• equality

Check all of the following that are PUSH factors.

• war

• natural disasters such as a hurricane or earthquake

• job opportunities

• unemployment

• quality education