Social Studies Lesson 5

Some people ______ against others, or treat people unfairly because they are part of a different group.

• citizen

• discriminate

• immigrant

• mission

What was a benefit for Alicia's father in coming to the United States?

• not having to work

• finding a better job

• becoming a migrant worker

• paying for food and housing

Why were the missions created?

• to help immigrants travel easier

• to protect California's natural lands

• to teach Indians the Catholic religion

• to end the Mexican-American War

Father Junipero Serra built California's first ______,

• citizen

• discriminate

• immigrant

• mission

A person who has the right to live in a certain place is called a _________.

• citizen

• discriminate

• immigrant

• mission

_____ is a person who comes from another place to live in a country.

• citizen

• discriminate

• immigrant

• mission

Why do immigrants come to California?

• to visit friends

• to be on a boat

• for vacation

• for a better life

How did settlers travel to California

• on crowded ships

• in trains on the railroad

• by walking cross-country trails

• all of the above

How do people discriminate against immigrants?

• by treating them unfairly

• by offering them good jobs

• by helping them find places to live

• by selling them food

How can someone become a U.S. citizen?

• be born in the United States

• have parents who are citizens

• take a test on American history

• all of the above