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Lesson 20
Diversity in America
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Civics
10th Grade
02/19/2013

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lifestyle
Definition
different choices in how to live.
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religion
Definition
the service and worship of God or the supernatural.
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E Pluribus Unum
Definition
the motto on the Seal of the United States, (from the Latin language which means "out of many, one").
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racism
Definition
belief the certain races are inferior or superior.
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"Tossed Salad" theory
Definition
belief that different cultures and identities should not melt into one American type.
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sexism
Definition
bias or discrimination based on gender.
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multiculturalism
Definition
a belief that a diversity of groups, cultures, and lifestyles strengthens America.
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"melting pot" theory
Definition
view that different groups should "melt" in to one American type.
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nationality
Definition
country a person belongs to by birth or naturalization.
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ageism
Definition
discrimination and bias against older people.
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bias
Definition
unfair preference for or against an issue.
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diversity
Definition
presence of many different ethnic groups.
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assimilation
Definition
the process by which people of different backgrounds come to view themselves as part of a larger, unified nation.
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