Explain Why The American Indian, African Americans, And Third Generation Immigrants
S. S. 180 Study Guide
Chapter 1 – 5
Diversity in the U. S.
Chapter 1
Natives & Newcomers (pgs. 1 – 19)
1. Know the difference between ethnic group and racial group.
2. Be familiar with which group has been in America for more than five centuries.
3. Explain first generation, second generation, and third generation immigrants.
4. What is the three-generation process of Americanization?
5. Explain why the American Indian, African Americans, and Mexican American do not fit the “three generation” description of assimilation.
6. Define dominant group, subordinate group, majority and minority.
7. Explain the development of assimilation theory by Robert E. Park.
8. Explain the four stages Park’s focuses on; contact,
Chapter 1 – 5
Diversity in the U. S.
Chapter 1
Natives & Newcomers (pgs. 1 – 19)
1. Know the difference between ethnic group and racial group.
2. Be familiar with which group has been in America for more than five centuries.
3. Explain first generation, second generation, and third generation immigrants.
4. What is the three-generation process of Americanization?
5. Explain why the American Indian, African Americans, and Mexican American do not fit the “three generation” description of assimilation.
6. Define dominant group, subordinate group, majority and minority.
7. Explain the development of assimilation theory by Robert E. Park.
8. Explain the four stages Park’s focuses on; contact,