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Question / 1 What is an immigrant? What areas have been the main sources of

immigrants in recent years?

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Question / 1 Answer / An immigrant is someone who moves from one country to another to live there

permanently.

The main sources of immigrants in recent years have been Asia and

North America.

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Question / 2 What are values? What are three examples of shared American values?

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Question / 2 Answer / Values are the general principles or beliefs people use to make judgments and decisions.

Three shared American values include any three of the following.

Freedom, Equality, Opportunity, Justice, Democracy, Unity, Respect for Others,

and Tolerance.

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Question / 3 Why is the population of the United States so diverse?

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Question / 3 Answer / The population in the United States is so diverse because of the large number of

immigrants and because of the values of liberty and tolerance that allow people to practice their traditions.

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Question / 4 What are three ways the American workforce has changed recently?

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Question / 4 Answer / Three recent changes in the workforce are the increases in the number of women

in the workforce, in the number of people who work at home, and in the share of people who work in service industries.

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Question / 5 How does American government reflect shared values?

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Question / 5 Answer / People express their values through the institutions they create.

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Question / 6 Describe some traditions practiced in your family or community. In what ways do

they reflect American diversity?

In what ways do they reflect American unity?

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Question / 6 Answer / Student answers should show an understanding that a variety of traditions

contributes to diversity, and that there are some values shared by all Americans.