The infamous Earthquake happened in Haiti on January 12th, 2010 with its epicenter
just 16 miles away from the capital Port-au-Prince. That was not the only day it hit, as
many aftershocks continued to occur within the next few weeks. It was the worst thi
Immigration impacts both the immigrant and the host country to which the immigrant
1. Identify ONE immigrant group in the United States and describe TWO ways in
which that group has impacted the United States.
2. Identify ONE immigrant
Choose two charter groups in the United States and describe how both cultures influenced
the areas in which they settled. Explain how these influences continue to shape U.S. culture
Cubans in Miami, FL: The Cuban culture is one very different from
The border between India and Pakistan.
A. Identify and explain what type(s) of boundary exists between the two nations or regions.
The British used the dominance of Islam and Hinduism to create the boundary between
Pakistan and India. Because of this, the
A. Diffusion is the movement of ideas, notions, and innovations.Acculturation is the cultural
modification of an individual, group, or people by adapting to or borrowing traits from another
culture. Assimilation is the process through which people lose or
Folk and Popular Culture
How do television shows reflect the way of life for American families?
1950s-1960s: I love Lucy
After watching five minutes of I love Lucy you could tell an audience
Irene Glinatsis; Aunt
a. Where were you born? Buenos Aires, Argentina
b. How long have you lived in your current town? I have lived in Austin, Texas for
seven years. Where else have you lived? I have also lived In New York City
and Miami, FL
c. What is yo