Diversity in the U.S. Immigration is an important part of cultural change in

the United States.

We are known as the “melting pot”

An immigrant is a person who takes up permanent residence in another country.

Waves of immigration in the United States:

1600s – European colonists

1820-1870 – Irish and German

1880 – Southern and eastern Europe

1960s – Asia and the Caribbean islands

Today – Mexico, China, the Philippines and India

Diversity in Canada

Rather than a “melting pot”, Canada refers to itself as a “mosaic”

Due to its history, Canada has two official languages: English and French

After WWII, many Europeans who had lost their homes moved to Canada

Historically, Canada has welcomed immigrants to help build their economy Canadian, Please (2:30)

The Changing Economy

Manufacturing, or using machines to make raw materials into a usable product, have long been an important part of the U.S. and Canadian economy

Both the U.S. and Canada have dynamic, or rapidly changing, economies

Technology – 8 out of 10 households have computers

Fiber optics – optical fibers that transmit data via voice, text, and visual messages

In 2007, the economy faced a recession, or slowdown in economic growth

Unpaid debts led to the collapse of several major banks

Globalization & Mexico

Globalization is the development of a world economy based on free trade and the use of labor from other countries

For much of Mexico’s history, major industries were nationalized, or placed under government control

In the 1980s, the government began to release control of industries to private investors

In 1994, the North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA), encouraged trade between Canada, the United States, and Mexico

Economic activity in Mexico is divided between three economic sectors: agriculture, manufacturing, and service

Mexico & Democracy

Mexico has struggled to establish a democracy for over 200 years.

The government was dominated by the Institutional Revolutionary Party (PRI) from 1929-2000

In 1996, the government enacted reforms, or changes, to make elections more fair

The election of Vicente Fox in 2000 brought about a multi-party democracy, with more than one party running candidates in each election

Mexico’s Challenges

Mexico still faces many challenges and growth hasn’t happened for many poor people.

Many people migrate to the U.S. to find work. This causes tension between the U.S. and Mexico, since many people immigrate illegallyto the U.S

A war between the government and drug cartels that escalated in 2009 has caused hundreds of deaths and led to a decrease in tourism

One positive trend: climbing literacy rate

By 2000, nearly 90% of Mexicans could read and write

High literacy rates help society be more productive

Why DO People Migrate from one place to another?

1. STARTING OVER

Migrants are people who move from one region or country to another.

Immigrants are people who move specifically to a new country.

Why would people uproot their lives and start over in a new place?

Push-pull factors

Push factors- conditions that drive people away from an area, such as low standard of living or war.

Pull factors- conditions that attract people to a new area, such as high-paying jobs and good schools.

Why DO People Migrate from one place to another?

2. JOBS

International migration consists of people moving from poorer countries to wealthier countries.

Cities that attract larger numbers of immigrants are called gateway cities.

Immigrants can contribute to gateway cities by:

1. Paying taxes

2. Buying homes/paying rent

3. Purchasing goods

4. Reviving city neighborhoods

5. Bringing their culture

Welcome to Toronto!A GATEWAY CITY

Welcome to Phoenix!A GATEWAY CITY

Welcome to Nogales, AZ!A GATEWAY CITY

Challenges & Rewards of Migration

Learning a new language-Challenge/Reward

A new start at life- Challenge/Reward

Can you think of any other rewards or challenges?

U.S.A. / Canada Border

① Visualize the pictures that I showed you from the U.S.A. / Canada Border

② Tell your partner what you “see”

U.S.A. / MexicoBorder

① Visualize the pictures that I showed you from the U.S.A. /Mexico Border

② Tell your partner what you “see”

Border Comparisons① If I say “RING OF FIRE”, what song do you think

of??

① Let’s try another one….If I say “Pacific Ocean”

what song would you hear?

② How about “Rocky Mountains”

Ring of Fire by Johnny Cash

The Tide is High by Blondie

Rocky Mountain High by John Denver

Keep the Fire Burning by REO Speedwagon

Free Falling by John Mayer

Border Comparisons

①What do you know aboutSIMILES?

②Try finishing these common similes:

• As sly as a __________

• As cool as a ________________

• As ___________ as a bone

• As ___________ as a bat

Border Comparisons

①benefit name 3 synonyms

①hindrance name 3 synonyms

ANY QUESTIONS???