American Independence and Naturalization

The video covers the 200th birthday of the U.S. on July 4th, 1976, highlighting a special naturalization ceremony at Monticello. Immigrants like Jaleel and Layla from Africa, and Enrique and Pilar from Mexico, become U.S. citizens. President Ford delivers a speech emphasizing the value of new citizens and the principles of the nation.

What significant event was celebrated on July 4th, 1976?

• The signing of the Constitution

• The end of the Civil War

• The 200th birthday of the United States

• The first moon landing

What is a naturalized citizen?

• A person who renounces their original citizenship

• A person who has dual citizenship

• A person who becomes a U.S. citizen after being a citizen of another country

• A person born in the U.S.

Where was the special naturalization ceremony held in 1976?

• Independence Hall

• The Statue of Liberty

• Monticello, Virginia

• The White House

What job did Jaleel initially take up upon arriving in the United States?

• Pizza delivery

• Grocery store manager

• University professor

• Book publisher

Why did the Gomez family decide to become U.S. citizens?

• To return to Mexico

• To vote and be part of American history

• To travel freely

• To avoid taxes

What is one requirement for becoming a naturalized U.S. citizen?

• Owning property in the U.S.

• Being fluent in multiple languages

• Being at least 18 years old

• Having a U.S. relative

What did President Ford emphasize in his speech at the ceremony?

• The economic benefits of immigration

• The need for stricter immigration laws

• The importance of military service

• The shared principles and contributions of immigrants

What gift did France give to the United States in 1884?

• The Liberty Bell

• The White House

• The Statue of Liberty

• The Declaration of Independence

According to President Ford, what does the U.S. Constitution allow citizens to pursue?

• Wealth

• Happiness

• Power

• Fame

What did the new Americans bring with them to the United States, according to President Ford?

• Only their families

• Their traditions and cultures

• Their wealth

• Their political beliefs