American identity.....

The discussion of identity is a particularly important factor in American because of its relevance in an immigrant nation - America is a society of citizens of different ethnic and racial origins. Thus, the decadal US census is required to count and monitor the changing cultural mix and character of American society. Why is that so?
 Here are the questions asked by the US Census Breau, and a map which reflects why the the factor of identity has significance for America. What are the identity issues that are problematic and politically sensitive?

http://2010.census.gov/2010census/about/interactive-form.php



I look forward to seeing you and hearing your answers on Monday.

And, for an interactive map of changing immigration, send a moment observing how the patterns of immigration change over space and time - from 1880 onwards.......

http://www.nytimes.com/interactive/2009/03/10/us/20090310-immigration-explorer.html

Good wishes,
John.