The American People
Kennedy B, Sophie B, Courtney A, James A Period 6
How do demographic trends impact American politics?
With every passing year the demographic of America shifts. Increased immigration has caused fluctuations in the population of many states causing many shifts in government representation. Also the aging population has created new political interests.
Immigrant Society
The United States has consistently experienced waves of immigration that have effected politics.
The American Melting Pot
The United States has become a very diverse place because of immigration. It has been referred to as a melting pot because of all of the different cultures, people, and ideas being mixed together.
Regional Shift
Due to the demographic changes in America, states, either lose or gain representation, meaning that the power of the states shift.
The Graying of America
The graying of America refers to the fact that America is changing due to the growth in the senior citizen population. Senior citizens are now playing a larger role in politics.
Schoolhouse Rock - ''The Great American Melting Pot''
The Great American Melting Pot
This video relates to our topic because it describes all of the different groups that came to America and are now combining their cultures with American culture.