Question

circle the best answer, and write the letter in the blank.

1. people are citizens of the united states by birth or by

a. expatriation
b. immigration
c. naturalization
d. legalization

1. people can be citizens by birth if they

a. are born in the united states
b. are born in a u.s. territory
c. have at least one parent who is a u.s. citizen
d. all of the above

1. a person younger than ______ years old automatically becomes a citizen when his or her parents become citizens.

a. 16
b. 18
c. 21
d. none of the above
short answer
answer the following questions in complete sentences.

1. list two reasons why immigrants came to north america.
2. what is an advantage of having many different cultures in the united states?

Explanation:

1. Naturalization is the process by which non - citizens become U.S. citizens. Expatriation is giving up citizenship, immigration is entering a country to live, and legalization is making something legal in a general sense not related to citizenship acquisition.
2. People can be U.S. citizens by birth if born in the U.S., in a U.S. territory, or have at least one U.S. - citizen parent.
3. A person younger than 18 years old automatically becomes a citizen when their parents become citizens.
4. Immigrants came to North America for economic opportunities (such as jobs in industries like mining, farming, and manufacturing) and religious freedom (to practice their faith without persecution).
5. An advantage of having many different cultures in the United States is cultural diversity which enriches the nation through a variety of cuisines, art forms, and traditions, and can also lead to innovation as different perspectives are combined.

Answer:

1. C. naturalization
2. D. all of the above
3. B. 18
4. Economic opportunities; Religious freedom
5. Cultural diversity enriches the nation through various cuisines, art forms, and traditions and can lead to innovation.