8499726
Description
Flashcards by Nell Mirbach, updated more than 1 year ago
|
Created by Nell Mirbach
about 7 years ago
|
|
| Question | Answer |
| the definition of the american dream + | -basic idea:if you work hard you can reach your goals and dreams -dream of a land in which life should be better -dream of freedom -dream of equality -dream of the pursuit of happiness |
| the statue of liberty simbolize.... | independence,freedom |
| the statue of liberty was a present from france to celebrate the first 100 years of american independence from britain,right or false? | right |
| tell me something about ellis island | -the place where most immigrants first set foot on american soil -the gateway to a better for the majority of immigrants -was a place for immigrants |
| what is the connection between the new canaan and america + | america sees itself as the new canaan the lanf of milk and honey |
| tell me something about the declaration of independence + | written by thomas jefferson -all american citizens are created equal -everybody can making his dreams true(excluded women at first) -was made up of the representatives of the the thirtheen colonies 3 |
| tell me something about the bill of rights | first ten changes to the american constitution -guarantee america´s citizens rights(freedom of religion etc) -written because some delegates feared that the new american government would use everyone´s ability to achieve personal freedom and the pursuit of happiness |
| is the american dream still alive today? + | can not answered with only a yes or no ->today is it difficult to achieve the american dream because-> -social mobility is difficult to change -only hard work is not enough you need good ideas |
| which simbols simbolize the american dream + | the statue of liberty,american flag |
| why is america so attractive for many immigrants? | because they can find a better life without the kind of persecution |
| tell me something about the manifest destiny | stands for the belief that america is the one nation ordered by god to expand across the north american continent USA has a godly mission to expand and explore new borders (later used to justify any territorial expansions) Mission to democratize the world |
| what is the political aspect of the american dream? + | everybody can follow their dreams with a minimum of state control -rightful government -enjoying equality in terms of political participitation |
| what do you know about the myth of the promised land? +f | god chooses people who are god choosen to lead the other people out of egypt,to the new canaan.The pilgrims indentified themselves the the ancient hebrews,they viewed the new world as the new canaan.They were god´s choosen people headed for the promised land |
| what do you know about martin luther king + | -he´s the black leader of the movement for black equality -he was gunned down -he was a prisioner because he was a extremist for the rights of black people |
| what is the meaning of uncle sam? | the government of america |
| meaning of manifest destiny | stands for the belief that america is the one nation ordered by god to expand acorss the north american continent America = a country that is superior to all other countries |
| what is the meaning of the salad bowl + | immigrants come with their cultures to america and keep their culture,a mix of many cultures |
| what is the meaning of the melting pot + | old cultures lose their identity and all people form a new race -never become true |
| tell me something about american constitution | new ideas of a democratic state stands now in the introduction of the constitution |
| tell me something about the frontier + | after the expansion of the american nation pushing the borderlines between civilization and wilderness more and more back |
| The USA + | -opportunity to correct the mistakes of the old world, -unlimited opportunites -from rages to riches -better life -without persecution |
| Has the American Dream come true? | yes: 1. Barack Obama, the first black president progress in politics 2. Black celebrities, millionaires (Mohammad Ali, Usher, Rihanna) 6. Immigrants are welcomed 3. No segregation in public schools, playgrounds, hotels, restaurants, busses… No 1. There are still some racial barriers for blacks 2. Inequality rate of death from gunshot wounds is nine times higher for blacks than it is for whites gap between rich and poor 3. Dream has turned into a nightmare people try to get from “rags to riches” without working hard DONALD TRUMP |
| religious aspect | form of a paradise where humankind could start a new life in harmony with god and nature |
| political aspect | all people have the right to pursue their goals with a minimum of state control -government by and for the people -g. should support them |
| puritans | leave england and then they moved back to england |
| The American Dream push factors | Poverty unemployment strict class system, discrimination suppression (religious, political,…) |
| The American Dream pull factors: | Wealth, survival, healthier lives, freedom (religious, political,...), work, social mobility, equality |
| Multicultural society | a society where various ethnic groups and their cultural heritage are accepted in their own right. |
| The Puritans | the Puritans’ beliefs + values had a lasting impact on New England society - end of 16th century: some English Protestants felt that Protestantism in England was not much different from Catholicism - decided to leave England seeking their luck elsewhere - 1608 first settled in Holland, but moved back to England - wished to remain English subjects but free to worship God the way they wanted to intention: purify the Church of England, not to leave it |
Want to create your own Flashcards for free with GoConqr? Learn more.