Lesson 1:E Pluribus Unum

Lesson 1

E Pluribus Unum

ancestors, n.
the relatives who came before a person

Example: Javier’s
ancestors lived in a
country in Central
America called Guatemala.

Variation(s): ancestor

freedom, n.
the ability to choose how to live one’s life

Example: In the United
States, everyone has the
freedom to voice their
opinions, even children.

Variation(s): freedoms

immigrants, n.
people who move to a new country

Example: Sasha’s new
neighbor is one of the
many immigrants from
the West Indies in her
neighborhood.

Variation(s): immigrant

Pull factors, n.
the reasons that draw people toward something else

Example: The promise of a
yummy meal and warm
hugs were the pull factors
that convinced me to go
to Grandma’s house for
supper.

Variation(s): pull factor

Push factors, n.
the reasons that drive people away from something

Example: My empty fridge
and lack of clean dishes
are the push factors that
convinced me to go to
Grandma’s house for
supper.

Variation(s): push factor