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discrimination and prejudice

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

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

to keep the group strong, marriage inside a minority group involving the groups' members

multicultural qualities

common experience, tolerance, dependance of interests

multicultural properties

involuntary membership, in-group marriage, solidarity

americanization

a process by which immigrants adopt american values, customs and practices, adapting to american society

frontier

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

pioneers; settlers; people of money and investmement

passive resistance

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

a term for poor white people, uneducated southerners, long ago a term for white people too poor to own any slaves

The Emancipation Proclamation

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

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

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

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"

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

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

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

a belief that one's culture or group is superior to others; judging other cultures based on their standards and values

Puritans

white english protestants in 16th and 17th centuries who wanted to get rid of catholic practices from the Church of England

Mayflower

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

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

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

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

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

phrase referring to a national nethos of USA, a belief that everyone has the freedom and opportunity to succeed in life

The Fourteen Points

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

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

a set of societal and economical reforms aimed to fight The Great Depression, introduced by F. D. Roosevelt, 1933

Witch Hunt

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

moving and looking forward, aim to look for a self-made man

Self Made Man

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

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

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

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

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

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

any small group in a society that is different from the majority because of their race, ethnicity, religion, political beliefc etc.

Race

a group into which humans are divided based on their physical traits (appearance), it is inherited

Ethnic group

a community or population made up of people who share a common cultural background or descent