Nations between tradition and change

What significant event in American history occurred in 1492?

Columbus's 'discovery' of America.

What year did European colonists start to arrive in America?

1600

What was established in the 1770s in America?

13 British colonies.

What was the duration of the Revolutionary War?

1775-1783.

What document was signed on July 4, 1776, and who were its authors?

The Declaration of Independence, authored by the 'Founding Fathers'.

What fundamental rights are declared in the Declaration of Independence?

Life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness.

What significant document was created in 1787?

The Constitution, which established three branches of government: executive, judicial, and legislative.

What addition to the Constitution was made in 1791?

The Bill of Rights.

What major conflict occurred from 1861 to 1865 in the United States?

The Civil War.

What was the Emancipation Proclamation and who issued it?

Abraham Lincoln in 1863, it permanently abolished slavery and led to the 14th Amendment guaranteeing citizenship rights.

What did the 19th Amendment, ratified in 1920, accomplish?

It made it illegal to deny the right to vote to any citizen based on their sex.

What was the significance of the March on Washington in 1963?

Led by Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., it brought forth the Civil Rights Act (1964) and the Voting Rights Act (1965), symbolizing the fight for civil rights.

Who was Rosa Parks and what did she symbolize?

known for her refusal to surrender her seat to a white person, symbolizing the Montgomery Bus Boycott.

What was the primary motivation for early European immigrants to America?

The hope for a better life and more freedom.

What change occurred in immigration patterns after the 1965 immigration law?

Increased immigration from non-European countries.

What percentage of the U.S. population was European in 1970?

60%.

What percentage of the U.S. population was European by 2000?

15%.

What is the American Dream as defined by James Truslow Adams in 1931?

An idealistic belief that life in the U.S. is fuller and richer for everyone, enabling success regardless of background.

What are some challenges associated with the American Dream?

It is highly dependent on money, rights, acceptance, and ambition.

What is the American Nightmare?

It refers to social gaps, discrimination, lack of healthcare or education, and higher crime rates.

What is the reality of the American Dream regarding social inequality?

There is a huge gap between the rich and poor, with different social classes and unequal treatment, especially for Black people.