American Roots Chapter 1
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Birth of a nation Birth of a nation 1600-1800
Transcript of American Roots Chapter 1
Birth of a nationBirth of a nationBirth of a nationBirth of a nation1600-18001600-1800
The early years of the United statesThe early years of the United states
Relationships with Native Americans
Why the Colonists Came to North America
The Separation from Great Britain
Relationships with Native Americans
Why the Colonists Came to North America
The Separation from Great Britain
Colonial americaColonial america
John peter zenger: Pioneer of the Free PressJohn peter zenger: Pioneer of the Free Press
documents that shaped the U. S.documents that shaped the U. S.
Declaration of Independence (July 4, 1776)
The Constitution of the United States (1788)
The Bill of Rights (1791)
Declaration of Independence (July 4, 1776)
The Constitution of the United States (1788)
The Bill of Rights (1791)
Declaration of independence (1776)Declaration of independence (1776)
Colonists realized they needed to separate from GB
Issued their declaration of independence
13 colonies became the 13 American states
Thomas Jefferson was the main author
“all men are created equal” “life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness.” The belief that equality for all is central to the idea of democracy.
This central idea inspired generations to fight for it
Colonists realized they needed to separate from GB
Issued their declaration of independence
13 colonies became the 13 American states
Thomas Jefferson was the main author
“all men are created equal” “life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness.” The belief that equality for all is central to the idea of democracy.
This central idea inspired generations to fight for it
constitution of the U. S. (1788)constitution of the U. S. (1788)
Created out of the new challenges for the new nation
The 13 states needed to find a way to work together
Divides the government into three branches 1. Legislative: Congress makes the laws 2. Executive: President enforces these laws 3. Judicial: Supreme Court interprets the laws and makes sure they are compatible to the constitution
No one branch should have more power than the other two
Created out of the new challenges for the new nation
The 13 states needed to find a way to work together
Divides the government into three branches 1. Legislative: Congress makes the laws 2. Executive: President enforces these laws 3. Judicial: Supreme Court interprets the laws and makes sure they are compatible to the constitution
No one branch should have more power than the other two
Bill of Rights (1791)Bill of Rights (1791)
Concerns of the Constitution not protecting people’s basic rights
Ten amendments (additions) were added to the Constitution
Guarantees personal rights such as freedom of religion, speech press and a fair trial in court
Protected the the individual civil and political rights of all its free citizens
Concerns of the Constitution not protecting people’s basic rights
Ten amendments (additions) were added to the Constitution
Guarantees personal rights such as freedom of religion, speech press and a fair trial in court
Protected the the individual civil and political rights of all its free citizens
HM: Benjamin FranklinHM: Benjamin Franklin
A great American who was politically active
1706 MA 1 of 7 children
Writer, printer, inventor, scientist, and diplomat
Signer of the Declaration of Independence
Bond with the French to side with the Colonists
discovered lightning as a form of electricity, etc.
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A great American who was politically active
1706 MA 1 of 7 children
Writer, printer, inventor, scientist, and diplomat
Signer of the Declaration of Independence
Bond with the French to side with the Colonists
discovered lightning as a form of electricity, etc.
http://www.earlyamerica.com/music/DeathOfWolfe.mid
HM: George washingtonHM: George washington
“Father of His Country” and most important leader
1732 VA and attended 7 yrs. of school
important role in gaining independence from GB
helped write the constitution and the guidelines for presidents
“Father of His Country” and most important leader
1732 VA and attended 7 yrs. of school
important role in gaining independence from GB
helped write the constitution and the guidelines for presidents
thanksgivingthanksgiving
First Thanksgiving in VA December 1619
Religious day of giving thanks to God w/ no food
Many Pilgrims died during the long cold winter in MA
Festival in the fall lasted three days in Plymouth
4th Thursday in November
First Thanksgiving in VA December 1619
Religious day of giving thanks to God w/ no food
Many Pilgrims died during the long cold winter in MA
Festival in the fall lasted three days in Plymouth
4th Thursday in November
Colonial houseColonial house
http://www.pbs.org/wnet/colonialhouse/http://www.pbs.org/wnet/colonialhouse/
ResourcesResources
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