Social Studies Chapter 9 Study Guide
What I need to study:
 Textbook pgs. 324-341
 Chapter 9 Review text pgs. 344-345, #s 1-12
 Homework workbook pgs. 87-95
Lesson One: Moving to New Places (pgs. 324-329)
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People move to new places for new opportunities.
Prejudice affected the lives of some United States immigrants because it
kept them from getting good jobs.
European immigrants coming to the United States arrived at Ellis Island.
Most immigrants coming to the United States today are from Asia and
Latin America.
African Americans were the people that took part in the Great Migration.
An example of migration would be people moving from the northern to
the southern United States.
Why did many immigrants move to the United States?
o Possible answer: They wanted to find new opportunities, such as
more freedom and better education and jobs. Some also wanted
to escape dangers in their countries.
Lesson Two: Sharing Cultures (pgs. 332-337)
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People of the same ethnic group share the same language.
Adams Morgan in Washington D.C. is special because it is a multicultural
neighborhood.
A tradition is a custom that is passed on to others.
Washington D.C., Cleveland, Ohio, and Chamblee, Georgia are all
examples of multicultural communities.
Vietnamese, Italians, and Mexican Americans are all ethnic groups.
Customs such as music, food, and dances that are passed on are
traditions.
How are Cleveland, Ohio and Chamblee, Georgia alike?
o Possible answer: Both cities are multicultural communities where
many different ethnic groups live together.
Lesson Three: Our American Heritage (pgs. 338-341)
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The Statue of Liberty symbolizes freedom.
Mount Rushmore and the Statue of Liberty are examples of landmarks.
Presidents’ Day, Veterans Day, and the Fourth of July are all holidays.
What are two things that show our common American heritage?
o Possible answers: The Statue of Liberty, Mount Rushmore, Presidents’
Day, Veterans Day, the Fourth of July
Why do people celebrate holidays?
o Possible answer: People celebrate holidays to remember people,
ideas, and events.
*Our Chapter 9 test is scheduled for Friday, April
4th!*