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Images of Americanism. A. B. C. D. E. F. G. H. I. J. K. L. M. N. O. P. Q. R. Influence of Ideals in 1776 & Today. TO. Equality 2.2. Belief in God = God creates equality Running away from “Europeanism” …but not for slaves… TODAY Slavery abolished in 1865
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Equality 2.2 • Belief in God = God creates equality • Running away from “Europeanism” • …but not for slaves… • TODAY • Slavery abolished in 1865 • More woman's rights 1920 19th amendment • …but still have glass ceiling, not truly all equal • IDEALISTIC Quality
2.3 Rights • Rights of ALL humankind, (except slaves) not really “Human” • Based on philosopher John Locke “natural rights” or innate • TODAY • Rights granted in the Constitution and Bill of Rights • (Speech, press, bear arms, religion etc…) • Economic rights??? • Social rights???
2.4 Liberty • Protection from the government interfering in ones life • “Liberty or slavery, that is the question…” • TODAY • Freedom to make choices • What we believe • How we live • “Should we limit our liberties at certain times in order for the greater good?”
2.5 Opportunity • Every man should own his own property • Great lure • “just a chance” • TODAY • Chance to reunite families, get an education, live in peace • …CHASE YOUR DREAMS • “Be all you can be!”
2.6 Democracy • Freed from a Monach or Dictatorship • Worked in a small scale…does big work? • White, adult, property owning men • TODAY • Minority groups fighting for equal say • NAACP • Your choice to vote…then why only 58.7%???