Citizenships Standardized Testing

In our second unit of A Nation’s Argument we had went back through time to the 1850s to discover how does a nation contradict itself. In order to create our own antithesis we had previously analyzed several documents such as The U.S Constitution, Bill of Rights, the Dread Scott case and the Naturalization test. This perfectly flowed onto our external investigation where we had the opportunity to sit on a City Council and Immigration asylum services hearings. Having the opportunity to physically be where change is made was a great inspiration booster to start on our arguments. This action project was based off the Naturalization test where we had to amend the questions based off what contradictions we think the test faces. I was personally inspired by the fact that my family are immigrants and had gone to a process of citizenship, I wanted to base this project off of my personal experiences that had formed my opinion as to why the test should be amended. 

The naturalization test is a step towards citizenship... in the case that you pass. The one hundred questions are stated to construct importance in becoming a progressive citizen in the United States. To hold such prominence in what it takes to be a citizen specifically in the United States we expect these questions to grasp the entity of an American progression economically and socially. Whether your truths coalesce or collide I amend these following questions taken from The Naturalization test to be clarified for the sake of the United States and most importantly the immigrant's moral discourse.

The proposed amended questions;

52. What do we show loyalty to when we say the Pledge of Allegiance?

53. What is one promise you make when you become a United States citizen?

55. What are two ways that Americans can participate in their democracy?

These questions segment citizenship to be a traveling physical change as if an immigrant took a trip to a candy store trying to figure out which flavor tastes better. As professor Freeman said in a lecture on the progression of the declaration of independence, "the colonies declaring independence feared the feeling of being detached and disembodied from themselves as they leave their lands principles" This brings up the same connotations being formed on the naturalization test. We as a country are stating that immigrants who are seeking sustainable independency aren't capable to characterize the principle of a citizen. Having to face the mental breakthroughs of an immigrants position amplifies when asked to detach themselves from their rooted cultures and laws when we can simply create an altar to the melting pot. The alter will consist of questions that root their country alongside united states asking how will they participate their loyalty to a new system by bringing in their personal passions and culture. By doing so we support the immigrant's breakthroughs and obtain economic and social progression. This will serve as an opposing act towards Morse views that shaped up the know-nothing party during the 1800's. By 1850, roughly 10 percent of the U.S. populace was Roman Catholic. Numerous local brought into the world Protestant Americans started to expect that the United States was being overpowered by Catholic settlers, and some even trusted that the pope needed to colonize the United States so as to expand his power. Morse views had escalated quickly after influencing the “Know-Nothing” party. In the 1840's the Bible Riots had killed several Catholics, immigrants, churches,and Holmes. This is to say the naturalization test hits these subliminal messages that harm what’s to expect of becoming a citizen.

I will clarify these questions to build citizenship as a characteristic…

52. How will you express respect to the Pledge of Allegiance alongside your blank countries principles?

53. How will you use United States resources to obtain economic and social willingness?

55. How will you serve your political standpoint?

The Naturalization Test syllogism:

P1. Citizenship is a physical measurement.

P2. The following questions hold no progressive substance.

P3. Forms Morse views

C1. Therefore The Naturalization Test segregates immigrants abilities. 

The Amended Naturalization Test:

P1. Adapts their roles as citizens in their countries.

P2. Following questions holds economic and social progress.

P3. Provides partnership and safety nets. 

C1. Therefore citizenship is an characteristics trait.

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Printed Signature: Daniel Andrade jr the third