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Chapter One: A Portrait of Americans

Key Terms:
Diversity: Differences among a population. Immigrant: To leave one country, and go to another. Discrimination: To treat a group of people unfair. Racism: The belief that one race is superior to another. Equality: Everyone has the same rights and opportunities.

1. Why is America so diverse?

2. What is a result of racism?

3. Name three ethnic groups in the U.S.

4. What is the difference between beliefs and values? What is the American dream?

5. Is racism still present today? Why is the American dream not always a dream?

6. What are some benefits of immigration? Why is immigration healthy for an

economy? What benefits do people get from immigrating to another country?

7. Name three major changes in population that America has experienced over the

years, and explain each change.

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