Citizenship Discourse Module
What does it mean to be an American citizen?
The concept of American citizenship has evolved since America’s founding. Connected to the right to vote, the experience of citizenship has been different for many in America. Explore events, texts, and decisions such as the Chinese Exclusion Act of1882, Indian Citizenship Act of 1924, U.S. v. Wong Kim Ark, 1989, and Maya Angelou’s “I Have s Story,” 2012 to consider the evolution of citizenship in America. Prepare to engage in discourse on what makes an American citizen.
