California - 50 States - US Geography

 

Socratica: California - 50 States - US Geography

California is nicknamed "The Golden State," because of the discovery of gold at Sutter's Mill in 1848 and the "gold rush" of immigrants the following year (the so-called 49-ers). California became the 31st state on September 9th, 1850.

Our series of US geography videos "Visit the 50 States," gives you a little history and interesting facts about each state.  For every state, you'll learn when it entered the Union, what's its motto, how did it get its nickname, and see what the flag, seal, and state capitol building all look like. We'll find the state capital on the map!  There's also fun trivia - do you know the state tree, flower, and bird?  Watch and find out! 

Socratica: (ALL) 50 States - American History & US Geography playlist

Try our 50 States Android App - it's FREE on the Google Play Store:

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A look at America's territories

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Scripps News: A look at America's territories

USCIS 100:91.  Name one U.S. territory.  

• Puerto Rico
• U.S. Virgin Islands 
• American Samoa 
• Northern Mariana Islands 
• Guam

Summer 2023 Citizenship Lesson 02

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USA Learns: US Geography

Voices of Freedom Units 1-3

• Civics Fact Check (Original Test)
• My Civics Test Answers (Original Test)
• Questions & Answers (Original Test)
• Civics Practice (Original Test)
• Vocabulary Practice (Original Test)

USCIS

• USCIS: Geography (Beginning); Symbols (Beginning)
• USCIS: Geography (Intermediate); Symbols (Intermediate)' 
• Preparing the Oath: Geography videos; Symbols videos

Learn more:

1. uscitizenpod: Reading and Writing Practice Sentences
2. USCIS: 100 Civics and History Questions and Civics Questions playlist
3. USCIS: Civics Lesson Plans
4. USCIS: Reading Vocabulary List and Writing Vocabulary List
5. New Readers Press: "Tricky Vocabulary in Part 12 of the N-400 Application"
6. si.edu: Preparing for the Oath
7. USA Learns English, Citizenship, Health Care Jobs, and more!
8. VOA Learning English: US History

Summer 2023 Citizenship Lesson 01

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uscitizenpod: Easy Interview 2 based on the Revised N 400r Plus USCIS 100 Twos with Lien Ho

N-400 Practice

• Easy Interview based on the Revised N-400 (1 pg, 15 qs) 
• Presentation
• Script
• Vocabulary Picture Quiz

Civics:

• Videos
• Preparing the Oath: Establishing Independence
• PDFs
• USCIS: Thomas Jefferson and the Declaration of Independence
• USCIS: Establishing Independence
• uscitizenpod: Dollar Quiz
• uscitizenpod: EXTRA PRACTICE: "Ones"
• uscitizenpod: A Handy Copy of the USCIS 100 Questions (updated) pdf

USA Learns:

• N-400 Interview Practice
• 2.1 Unit Introduction 
• 2.2 Questions and Short Answers  
• 2.3 Information about You 
• 2.4 Contact Information
• Civics, Reading, and Writing Practice
• 3.4 The Declaration of Independence 

Happy Independence Day!

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VOA News: Independence Day Celebrations Bring Communities Together in United States

As the nation prepares to celebrate 247 years of the country’s independence, smaller U.S. towns are marking holiday with their own traditions. VOA’s Saqib Ul Islam takes us to one small Virginia town that celebrated ahead of the July Fourth holiday. 

Resources for Independence Day

American English at State: Celebrate Independence Day (pdf)

Americans celebrate Independence Day on July 4 because on July 4, 1776, the Continental Congress approved the Declaration of Independence, officially breaking bonds with England and forming a new independent nation, the United States of America.

uscitizenpod: A Quick Interview Based on the N-400r plus 10qs for Independence Day
New for 2016: 24 questions based on the N-400r plus 10 civics question.

uscitizenpod: US Citizenship Podcast Independence Day Quiz (video)
Celebrate Independence Day with uscitizenpod. Here is a quiz based on USCIS 100:08, 09, 61, 62, 63, 64, 96, 97, 98, 99, 100.

VOA Learning English;  America's Birthplace: Independence National Historical Park (mp3 and article)
This week, our U.S. National Parks journey takes us to the eastern city of Philadelphia, an important place in American history.

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4th of July Traditions

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 Rachel's English: 4th of July Traditions

Happy 4th of July! This is the day we celebrate America’s independence. Study vocabulary, pronunciation, and phrases as we study REAL English conversation and learn about 4th of July traditions in the US.

Red, White, and Blue Idioms

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Jennifer ESL: Red, White & Blue Idioms - Happy Fourth of July! (English idioms for Independence Day)