USH.SS.22.D

Summarize the criteria and explain the process for becoming a naturalized citizen of the United States.

United States History Studies Since 1877 · Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills (TEKS) · TEKS 2010

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Vocabulary
criteriaprocessnaturalized citizenUnited States
Skills
  • summarize (the criteria for becoming a naturalized citizen) #dok1
  • explain (the process of becoming a naturalized citizen) #dok2
  • analyze (the steps and requirements for naturalization in the United States) #dok3
Learning Targets
  • I can identify the criteria for becoming a naturalized citizen of the United States. #dok1
  • I can summarize the steps involved in becoming a naturalized citizen of the United States. #dok1
  • I can explain the process required to become a naturalized citizen in the United States. #dok2
  • I can compare the criteria and process of naturalization to other ways of obtaining citizenship. #dok2
  • I can analyze how the naturalization process reflects U.S. values and identity. #dok3
Big Ideas
  • The process and criteria to become a naturalized citizen play a crucial role in defining who can participate fully in the political and social life of the United States.
  • Understanding the steps and requirements for naturalization helps clarify how the United States balances national identity, security, and inclusiveness.
Essential Questions
  • What are the criteria for becoming a naturalized citizen of the United States?
  • What steps must an immigrant complete to become a naturalized U.S. citizen?
  • Why does the naturalization process exist, and how does it serve the interests of both the individual and the nation?
  • In what ways might the requirements for naturalization reflect American values and priorities?
  • How does the process of naturalization differ from other ways of obtaining U.S. citizenship?