Harvard University

• SOCIOLOGY MISC

• 8.1 Outline of pages 6-13 Diversity of Americans Name: Courtney York Date: 1/13/20 Using the information from the reading fill in the missing important information below. Please format your responses with blue bold font. When completed save file as .pdf and submit to online assignment link for grading. What is Civics?  Civics is the study of right and duties of citizens.  Ancient Roots o 2,500 years ago, only men with property could vote. o Today, wherever you are born you are born a citizen of that country. o to live in this country, you must abide by the laws. A Changing Society  America has become more diverse in religion, culture, sexuality.  A Nation of Immigrants o By the 1900s diversity was already starting. o Early Immigration  The English were the start of the United States. o After Independence  A lot of people wanted independence so they came to the United States. o A shift in Immigration  22 million immigrants entered the United States during 1890-1924  the United States is not as up to date on immigrants here. o Enslaved Africans  White people basically kidnapped over 500,000 people because they felt like it.  A Diverse Population o The United states has a little bit of everything here. o Religious Div