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discrimination and prejudice start learning		unjust treatment, dislike or hostility of different categories of people, on the ground of their ethnicity, age, sex or disability. It comes from preconceived and unfounded opinions
involuntary membership start learning		when someone is being a part of a group, organization or community not by choice; for example by being born into the group[
in-group marriage start learning		to keep the group strong, marriage inside a minority group involving the groups' members
multicultural qualities start learning		common experience, tolerance, dependance of interests
multicultural properties start learning		involuntary membership, in-group marriage, solidarity
americanization start learning		a process by which immigrants adopt american values, customs and practices, adapting to american society
frontier start learning		a meeting point between the wilderness and civilization brought by white people (settlers); the line of settlement; the process of americanization
social classes made by the frontier start learning		pioneers; settlers; people of money and investmement
passive resistance start learning		non-violent resistance, opposition. It played a crucial role when black people were fighting for their rights; it had different forms like peaceful protests organized by Martin Luther King or simply slaves singing and praying during work
White trash start learning		a term for poor white people, uneducated southerners, long ago a term for white people too poor to own any slaves
The Emancipation Proclamation start learning		A presidental proclamation and executive order issued by Abraham Lincoln during the American Civil War, it changed the status of more than 3.5 million slaves from enslaved to free
The Declaration of Independence start learning		The founding document of United States, 1776, declaring the 13 american colonies independent from Great Britain. It outlined the natural laws of all people including the right to "life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness"
The Great Depression start learning		a period of a major worldwide economic crisis that caused high unemployment, widespread poverty, a drop in bussinesses and trade. It started in 1929 with the Wall Street stock market crash in USA
Equal Rights Ammendment start learning		a proposed change to the United States constitution that prohibits discrimination and guarantees equal rights regardless of sex, race, color, religion and national origin. 1964
"I have a Dream" start learning		a speech delivered by Martin Luther King in 1963, was aimed for racial equality, justice and an end to segregation and discrimination. King envisioned a future where all people would be judged by their character and not the color of their skin
Multiculturalism start learning		the idea that people of different cultural, ethnic and racial backgrounds can live together while keeping their unique identities and being active in social, economic and political life. Shaped by immigration and cultural exchange?
Particularism start learning		the idea tthat different groups focus on their own traditions, needs and interests; they preserve their unique identities rather than following one approach for everyone
ethnocentrism start learning		a belief that one's culture or group is superior to others; judging other cultures based on their standards and values
Puritans start learning		white english protestants in 16th and 17th centuries who wanted to get rid of catholic practices from the Church of England
Mayflower start learning		name of the ship that carried a group of english pilgrims to America in 1620, where they founded one of the first permament European settlements in North America
Jazz Age start learning		1920s; a period in 1920s when jazz music became widely popular along with the appreciation of black culture especially in New York
The Fourteen Points document start learning		a document which was used during the peace negotiations to end World War I, outlined by US President Wilson; for example it outlined borders in Europe, Wilson bałtyk machen
Melting pot idea start learning		the way that diverse immigrant groups, cultures and ethnicities blend into one unified society, all people "melt" into one nation qwithout keeping any characteristics
Salad bowl nation/pizza nation start learning		a nation being "one dish" but you can "point at the ingredients"; you belong to one nation but you can still retain your traditions and characteristics
The American Dream start learning		phrase referring to a national nethos of USA, a belief that everyone has the freedom and opportunity to succeed in life
The Fourteen Points start learning		a set of principles that were to be used in peace negotiations to end WW I by US president Wilson. he key ideas included promoting open diplomacy, free trade, and self-determination for nations, ultimately seeking to create a more just and lasting peace.
Black Tuesday start learning		Wall Street Stock market crash happened, on 24th of october 1929, which contributed highly to the start of The Great Depression period
The New Deal start learning		a set of societal and economical reforms aimed to fight The Great Depression, introduced by F. D. Roosevelt, 1933
Witch Hunt start learning		it has two meanings; a literal witch hunt in 1692 with Salem Trials happening; to hunt for communists in American society as americans were scared of communists
Quest start learning		moving and looking forward, aim to look for a self-made man
Self Made Man start learning		a person whose success is because of their own actions and achievements, Benjamin Franklin or Abraham Lincoln were described as a self-made man
Self-made nation start learning		people who came to america had to do everything for themselves, achieved the success on their own and with their own hands' work. It emphasizes the values of hard work, self-reliance
Protestant Work Ethics start learning		a work ethic that emphasized hardwork, discipline and frugality (being careful with money and avoiding waste), Americans idolized these characteristics and wanted to reach them as it was seen as a way to achieve success. Concept popularized by Max Weber
WASP, White Anglo-Saxon Protestant start learning		White americans whose families came from Northern Europe, especially Britain, they have played a dominant role in shaping american political, economic and cultural systems
Trail of Tears start learning		forced relocation of Indians to "their" new territory, it was connected to the Indian Removal Act in 1830, it began in 1831 and ended in 1850. 100 thousand Indians were forced from their homes and 15 thousand died during the hard journey
Affirmative Action start learning		active effort to improve education, employment and overall life standards for the groups that were discriminated against - made within a government or organization. It gives advantage to a minority group - disadvantaging others as a result
Minority group start learning		any small group in a society that is different from the majority because of their race, ethnicity, religion, political beliefc etc.
Race start learning		a group into which humans are divided based on their physical traits (appearance), it is inherited
Ethnic group start learning		a community or population made up of people who share a common cultural background or descent

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