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USA Cultural Presentation

USA Cultural Presentation. The Constitution. Came in force in 1789 Amended 27 times First 10 Amendments also known “Bill of Rights” Specific protections of individual liberty and justice Place restrictions on the powers of government

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USA Cultural Presentation

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  1. USACultural Presentation

  2. The Constitution • Came in force in 1789 • Amended 27 times • First 10 Amendments also known “Bill of Rights” • Specific protections of individual liberty and justice • Place restrictions on the powers of government • In permanent display at the National Archives in Washington D.C.

  3. The Flag • Created in 1777 • Modified 26 times, mostly to include new states • Current version adopted in July 1960 • Stars = 50 States • Stripes = the original 13 colonies

  4. The Fifty States

  5. Interesting State Facts • Pennsylvania = the first Stigmatine house (Hazleton) • Hawaii = used to be an independent, a monarchy • Utah = has the largest population of Mormons • New Mexico = Highest % of Catholics: 34% • California = the largest number of Catholics: 3.7million • Massachusetts = built the 1st subway system in 1897 • Texas = used to be part of Mexico • Washington D.C. = the US capital • Not a State but a district • Mostly African Americanpopulation

  6. The Religions Religious Landscape Study – Pew Research Center - 2014

  7. The Statue of Liberty • Given by France after the American Revolution • Represents Freedom and democracy • Torch: symbol of enlightenment • Crown (25 windows): symbolizes gemstones and heaven’s rays shining over the world • Crown spikes (7): seven seas and continents • Tablet: a book of law • Broken chains: freedom as movement forward against oppression and servitude

  8. Most Popular Sports • American Football (NFL) • Baseball (MLB) • Basketball (NBA) • Ice Hockey (NHL) • Soccer (MLS) • Tennis • Golf • Wrestling • Auto Racing • Track and Field

  9. United States of AmericaOne Nationunder God,indivisible,with Libertyand Justicefor All.

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