This handbook for Spanish-speaking immigrants studying for United States citizenship consists of a series of brief lessons on the following aspects of United States history and government: (1) the American flag, (2) Christopher Columbus, (3) the thirteen colonies, (3) the pilgrims, (4) the first Thanksgiving, (5) the Stamp Act, (6) the Boston Tea Party, (7) the Declaration of Independence, (8) George Washington, (9) the War of 1812, (10) the growth of the nation, (11) Texas, (12) Abraham Lincoln, (13) the industrial revolution, (14) the most recent territories and states, (15) World War II, (16) the Korean and Vietnam wars, (17) travel in space, (18) the Constitution, (19) the three branches of the federal government, and (20) the role of local government. Review tests and answer keys are provided for both the history and the government sections. Each lesson is provided in Spanish and English versions. (MSE) (Adjunct ERIC Clearinghouse on Literacy Education)