Part of the "Becoming a Citizen Series," this book is the first of three Federal Textbooks on Citizenship which are published by the Immigration and Naturalization Service. The series, first published in 1964, is regularly revised to reflect any changes that may occur in the government. The book teaches immigrants to speak, read, and write English and prepares students for the citizenship examination, while teaching basic tenets of American life. The early history of the United States and a description of the government and how it works are presented. The book also teaches the rights and responsibilities of citizenship and how to become an American citizen. (Author/JR)