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Transformations of America

Transformations of America. By: Eric Jonas. United States Amendments. Understand the core ideals of… American Society U.S. Constitution Bill of Rights U.S. Amendments. Objectives. Fast Facts. Oldest Amendment(s) : 1 st -10 th were approved on December 15, 1791

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Transformations of America

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  1. Transformations of America By: Eric Jonas

  2. United States Amendments

  3. Understand the core ideals of… • American Society • U.S. Constitution • Bill of Rights • U.S. Amendments Objectives

  4. Fast Facts Oldest Amendment(s) : 1st -10th were approved on December 15, 1791 Newest Amendment : 27th was approved May 7, 1992 Total Amendments : 27

  5. Answers Can you name these Amendments? • 1st • 5th • 22nd Freedom of speech Right to due process Presidential term length

  6. Add photo of amendment

  7. Possibilities What Amendments effect your daily life? 19th – Woman’s sufferage 26th – Voting age to 18 1st – Freedom of speech

  8. How many Amendments are there? What year was the 1st Amendment enacted? Name one amendment and its purpose. Quick Quiz

  9. The United States Constitution

  10. Fast Facts Adopted September 17, 1787 First 10 Amendments are called the Bill of Rights Currently the shortest and oldest constitution still in use today

  11. Defines 3 branches of government • Outlines powers and duties of each branch • Explains rights to each individual What Does the Constitution Do?

  12. What do you know about the Constitution?

  13. Preamble (Introduction) • Articles (Governement) • Amendments Three main parts of the Constitution

  14. When was the Constitution adopted? What is one way the Constitution helps us in every day life? Quick Quiz

  15. Declaration of Independence

  16. Fast Facts • Ratified on July 4, 1776 • Written by Thomas Jefferson • 56 Delegates signed the Declaration of Independence

  17. Gave the U.S. its independence from the British • Allowed the U.S. to create its own government • Developed our core ideals of life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness What does the Declaration of Independence do?

  18. In 8 or more complete sentences, explain how each of the three discussed documents effect daily life in the United States. Assignment of the day!

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