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Learn about the US Quick Civics Lessons
100 Civics Questions and Answers | Download podcasts
Civics Questions for the 65/20 exemption | Download podcasts
Multimedia
USCIS Naturalization Interview and Test (Video 16:00) Provides an overview of the naturalization process and test. Also available with Spanish and Chinese captions.
American Naturalization Ceremonies: the Beautiful Mosaic (Video 4:46)
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GOVERNMENT
Ben’s Guide An excellent starting point; chose a grade level to explore a range of U.S. government topics; includes games and activities.
I Civics
White House 101
The Charters of Freedom
Bill of Rights Institute Click on students, select a game or activity
Videos & Podcasts
A Promise of Freedom: An Introduction to U.S. History and Civics for Immigrants Video 12:06) Highlighs U.S. history, civics, and the rights and responsibilities of citizenship. Also available in Spanish and Chinese captions. Produced by USCIS.gov
Elections: Presidential Campaign (Video 4:11 minutes) A professor from George Washington University traces the U.S. presidential nominating process and the impact of new modes of transportation as well as radio, television, Internet and video. Produced by America.gov.
Elections: The Electoral College In U.S. Elections (Video 2:20 minutes) Americans elect their president using a representative system called the Electoral College. The system strikes a balance between the interests of large and small states. Leran more. Produced by America.gov.
Government: Suffrage (Video 1:57) A look at American women and their struggle to win voting rights. Produced by America.gov.
An Impartial Jury (Video 5:16)) Produced uscourts.gov
AMERICAN HISTORY
Americas Story from Americas Library
Learn about amazing Americans like Buffalo Bill and Harriet Tubman, find out about interesting inventions, and get fascinating facts and read stories about all the states and Washington D.C.
Freedom: A History of USGEOGRAPHY & SYMBOLS
The Library offers a large collection of books and multimedia to help you prepare for Citizenship, including standard text books, recorded books, and graphic novels; click here for a sample listing.
Enjoy learning about U.S. government and history through dramatic feature films and documentaries; click here for a recommended list of titles available at Hartford Public Library.
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