Since which year has the US organized a census every ten years?
Since 1790.
How many inhabitants did the 2020 US census count?
Over 331 million.
Why was the United States built on immigration?
Because the people who established colonies in the New World came from Europe.
What does the American Dream represent?
The United States as a land of opportunity and new beginnings.
What percentage of Whites was recorded in the 2020 US census?
60%.
What percentage of Hispanics and Latinos was recorded in the 2020 US census?
19%.
What percentage of Blacks was recorded in the 2020 US census?
13.4%.
What percentage of Asian Americans was recorded in the 2020 US census?
5.9%.
What percentage of Native Americans was recorded in the 2020 US census?
1.3%.
What does race represent in the US census according to the Office of Management and Budget?
A social and cultural category including ancestry, not primarily biological or genetic.
How can Americans identify their race when completing the census?
They may identify with several races simultaneously.
What are the two types of US citizens?
Natural-born and naturalized citizens.
What does the Fourteenth Amendment guarantee about citizenship?
Automatic citizenship to anyone born on US soil, airspace, waters, or US ships or planes.
After how many years can immigrants start naturalization in the US?
After at least five years of legal residence and work with a Permanent Resident Card.
What is a green card in the United States?
An official document allowing foreigners to live and work legally for ten years before renewal.
What tests are included in the US naturalization process?
A literacy test and a US history and government test.
What oath must applicants take during US naturalization?
An oath of good moral character.
What rank in size does the United States hold worldwide?
Fourth largest country.
How many time zones does the United States have?
Four time zones.
Which states does the Northeast include?
New England and the Mid-Atlantic states.
What is the Northeast known as in American history?
The cradle of American democracy.
With what social and political features is the South associated?
Slavery, segregation, conservative politics, religious fundamentalism, and the Bible Belt.
What characterizes the Sun Belt's economy?
It has a dynamic economy.
What nickname is given to the Midwest?
The breadbasket of the country.
What is the West both geographically and mythologically associated with?
Freedom, self-reliance, and the future.
What was the estimated number of undocumented immigrants in the US in 2024?
Between 14.5 and 16 million.
How many homeless people were estimated in the US in January 2024?
Over 771,000.
Which US city had over 8.4 million inhabitants in 2024?
New York City.
Name two US cities with about 1 million inhabitants in 2024.
Jacksonville and Fort Worth.
Which organization provided the 2024 US city population data?
US Census Bureau, 2024.
When did Irish mass immigration to the United States increase?
In the 1850s after the potato famine in Ireland.
What is the expected percentage of Whites in the US population by 2050?
Less than 50%.
In which year did the US Supreme Court rule on birthright citizenship?
2026.
What did the US Supreme Court rule about birthright citizenship in June 2026?
It is fully protected by the Constitution.
Since when have ICE agents led raids against illegal immigrants?
Since the first day of Donald Trump's second term.
What has happened to some immigrants after ICE raids?
They have been sent back to their countries.
Does marrying an American grant automatic US citizenship?
No, foreigners must apply after three years instead of five.
What is the greatest east-west distance across the United States?
2,800 miles.
What types of industries are included in the West's diverse economy?
Agriculture, cattle-ranching, sheep-ranching, oil, mining, electronics, aerospace, and tourism.
Name three examples of national parks or protected regions in the West.
Death Valley, the Grand Canyon, and the Rocky Mountains.
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