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National Constitution Day

National Constitution Day. 1 st Amendment White Out! Activity. What Document is it?. That the people have a right to freedom of speech, and of writing, and publishing their sentiments; therefore the freedom of the press ought not to be restrained.

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National Constitution Day

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  1. National Constitution Day 1st Amendment White Out! Activity

  2. What Document is it? • That the people have a right to freedom of speech, and of writing, and publishing their sentiments; therefore the freedom of the press ought not to be restrained. • 1st Amendment to the United States Constitution; December 15, 1791 • Constitution of Georgia; February 5, 1777 • Constitution of Pennsylvania - September 28, 1776 • - Constitution of Vermont - July 8, 1777

  3. Questions to consider: • That the people have a right to freedom of speech, and of writing, and publishing their sentiments; therefore the freedom of the press ought not to be restrained. • What is the meaning of the text? • Do you know if that idea is present in any of the choices? • Does the text match the text from the choice you know has the main idea in it? • What can be the explanation for that?

  4. One More Look: • That the people have a right to freedom of speech, and of writing, and publishing their sentiments; therefore the freedom of the press ought not to be restrained. • 1st Amendment to the United States Constitution; December 15, 1791 • Constitution of Georgia; February 5, 1777 • Constitution of Pennsylvania - September 28, 1776 • - Constitution of Vermont - July 8, 1777

  5. And the winner is: • Constitution of Pennsylvania - September 28, 1776

  6. AND . . . • Constitution of Vermont - July 8, 1777 • But PA had it first.

  7. The Finalists • XII. That the people have a right to freedom of speech, and of writing, and publishing their sentiments; therefore the freedom of the press ought not to be restrained. - Constitution of Pennsylvania - September 28, 1776 • XIV. That the people have a right to freedom of speech, and of writing and publishing their sentiments; therefore, the freedom of the press ought not be restrained. - Constitution of Vermont - July 8, 1777 • ART. LXI. Freedom of the press and trial by jury to remain inviolate forever. - Constitution of Georgia; February 5, 1777 • Congress shall make no law respecting an establishment of religion, or prohibiting the free exercise thereof; or abridging the freedom of speech, or of the press; or the right of the people peaceably to assemble, and to petition the Government for a redress of grievances. – 1st Amendment to the United States Constitution; December 15, 1791

  8. In the end: • The Freedom of Speech and the Press took many forms in state constitutions well before the Constitution and Bill of Rights were constructed and ratified as the laws of our land. • How have the realities of Free Speech, Press and Expression been challenged and championed throughout history? Let’s look and see . . .

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