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American Heritage Merit Badge

American Heritage Merit Badge. Events Leading to the American Revolution. 1754 – French and Indian War 1764 – Sugar Act 1764 – Currency Act 1765 – Quartering Act 1765 – Stamp Act. Events Leading to the American Revolution. 1770 – Boston Massacre 1773 – Tea Act/Boston Tea Party

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American Heritage Merit Badge

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  1. American HeritageMerit Badge

  2. Events Leading to the American Revolution • 1754 – French and Indian War • 1764 – Sugar Act • 1764 – Currency Act • 1765 – Quartering Act • 1765 – Stamp Act

  3. Events Leading to the American Revolution • 1770 – Boston Massacre • 1773 – Tea Act/Boston Tea Party • 1775 – Lexington/Concord • 1775 – Second Continental Congress • 1775 – Battle of Bunker Hill

  4. 1 1. The Declaration of Independence • The Introduction • The Preamble • The Body (1st) • The Body (2nd) • The Conclusion

  5. 1 The Preamble We hold these truths to be self-evident, that all men are created equal, that they are endowed by their Creator with certain unalienable Rights, that among these are Life, Liberty and the pursuit of Happiness.

  6. 1 The Preamble That to secure these rights, Governments are instituted among Men, deriving their just powers from the consent of the governed, — That whenever any Form of Government becomes destructive of these ends, it is the Right of the People to alter or to abolish it, and to institute new Government, laying its foundation on such principles and organizing its powers in such form, as to them shall seem most likely to effect their Safety and Happiness.

  7. 1 The Preamble Prudence, indeed, will dictate that Governments long established should not be changed for light and transient causes; and accordingly all experience hath shewn that mankind are more disposed to suffer, while evils are sufferable than to right themselves by abolishing the forms to which they are accustomed.

  8. 1 The Preamble But when a long train of abuses and usurpations, pursuing invariably the same Object evinces a design to reduce them under absolute Despotism, it is their right, it is their duty, to throw off such Government, and to provide new Guards for their future security. —

  9. 1 The Preamble Such has been the patient sufferance of these Colonies; and such is now the necessity which constrains them to alter their former Systems of Government.

  10. 1 The Preamble The history of the present King of Great Britain is a history of repeated injuries and usurpations, all having in direct object the establishment of an absolute Tyranny over these States. To prove this, let Facts be submitted to a candid world.

  11. 2A Historical Figures • Select 2 figures from History, one a political leader, the other a private citizen • Accomplishments • Contributions

  12. 2A Political Leader

  13. 2A Private Citizen "An Investment in knowledge pays the best interest" - Benjamin Franklin, - 1706 - 1790

  14. 2B NAACP – National Association for the Advancement of Colored People 1909 – NAACP founded by W. E. B. DuBois 1955 NAACP member Rosa Parks is arrested and fined for refusing to give up her seat on a segregated bus in Montgomery, Alabama. Noted as the catalyst for the largest grassroots civil rights movement, that would be spearheaded through the collective efforts of the NAACP, SCLC and other Black organizations.

  15. 2B Well Known African Americans Martin Luther King, Jr Condoleeza Rice, Former Secretary of State Tiger Woods

  16. 3 Current Issues In the News… ISSUES

  17. 3B Pledge of Allegiance I pledge allegiance to my Flag and to the Republic for which it stands; one nation indivisible, with liberty and justice for all. 1892 I pledge allegiance to the flag of the United States of America and to the Republic for which it stands; one nation indivisible, with liberty and justice for all. 1924 I pledge allegiance to the flag of the United States of America and to the Republic for which it stands; one nation under god, indivisible, with liberty and justice for all. 1954 – President Eisenhower Red Skelton – Pledge of Allegiance

  18. 3B The American Flag 1776 – Grand Union 1776/77 – Betsy Ross/Continental Congress Adopts 1795 – Vermont/Kentucky – 15 Stars & 15 Stripes Star Spangled Banner – F. S. Key 1814 1818 – 20 Stars & 13 Stripes 1912 – Arizona/New Mexico – 48 Stars & 13 Stripes 1959/60 – Alaska/Hawaii – 50 Stars & 13 Stripes

  19. 3B The Great Seal Three committees from 1776 to 1782

  20. 3B The Great Seal Three committees from 1776 to 1782 Charles Thomson – primary designer of The Great Seal

  21. 3B The Great Seal 1782

  22. 3B The Great Seal Eye of divine Providence/Protection E Pluribus Unum – out of many, one 1782 He has favored our undertakings. 13 Original Colonies Strength, duration, unfinished A new order of the ages 1776 Power of Peace and War

  23. 3B In God We Trust • 1864 – First appeared on American coins • 1908 – Mandatory on all coins • 1955 – Mandatory on all paper money • 1956 – Adopted by Congress as national motto

  24. 3B The National Anthem • 1814 – Francis Scott Key penned a poem he called “Defence of Fort M’Henry” • Published by brother in law to be sung to “Anacreon in Heaven,” an English drinking song • Original text has been slightly altered

  25. 3B The National Anthem • 1916 – President Woodrow Wilson ordered it played at military and naval services • 1931 – Officially adopted as national anthem by Congress National Museum of American History

  26. 4A National Register of Historic Places • Nation's official list of cultural resources • National Historic Preservation Act of 1966 • Identifies, evaluates, and protects historic and archeological resources. • Includes districts, sites, buildings, structures, and objects that are significant in American history, architecture, archeology, engineering, and culture. • Administered by the National Park Service

  27. 4A National Register of Historic Places The property must be significant in American history, architecture, archaeology, culture and: • Associated with historical contribution or event • Associated Significant historical person • Embody distinctive historical characteristics • Potential important historical information

  28. 4A National Register of Historic Places In June 1980, the school building was placed on the National Register of Historic Places. The old elementary school building has been a Gilbert landmark for more than 90 years, preserving an element of life dear to the community. The Gilbert Historical Society owns the building thanks to the generosity of Otto and Edna Neely. On May 15, 1982, the Gilbert Historical Museum opened to the public.

  29. 4A National Register of Historic Places Built 1921. Listed on the National Register of Historic Places 11/20/07.

  30. 4A National Register of Historic Places Built 1921. Listed on the National Register of Historic Places 11/20/07.

  31. 4C Town of Gilbert History • Founded in 1891 as homestead by William “Bobby” Gilbert

  32. 4C Town of Gilbert History • 1902 – Arizona Eastern Railway established line from Florence to Phoenix • Land donated by William “Bobby: Gilbert for side rail

  33. 4C Town of Gilbert History • Became “Hay Capitol of the World” during WW I to feed U.S. Calvary

  34. 4C Town of Gilbert History • Incorporated in 1920 by 500 citizens

  35. 4C Town of Gilbert History • Gilbert has experienced a rapid transition from a historically agriculture-based community to an urban center and suburb in the Phoenix Metropolitan Area.

  36. 4C Town of Gilbert History • Today – more than 200,000 people live in Gilbert, AZ

  37. 4C Town of Chandler History • 80 acres purchased by Dr. Alexander John Chandler in 1891 from federal government • Studied relatively new science of irrigation engineering • By the turn of the century, he owned 18,000 acres.

  38. 4C Town of Chandler History • May 17, 1912 – townsite office opened • 300 speculators spend $50,000 for land • Morrison Grocery, Bank of Chandler and Eastern Railroad among first businesses

  39. 4C Town of Chandler History • November 22, 1913 – Hotel San Marcos opens • 500 guests including Governor George P. Hunt and Vice President Thomas Marshall

  40. 4C Town of Chandler History • 1920 – Town of Chandler officially incorporated • Dr. Chandler serves as first mayor • Cotton, grains, alfalfa • Cattle, sheep, ostriches

  41. 4C Town of Chandler History • 1920s – Bank of Chandler fails • 1940 – Park divided in half by Route 87 • 1941 – Fighter training base (Williams AFB) established

  42. 4C Town of Chandler History • Industries include agriculture, retail, manufacturing, electronics • Known for annual Ostrich Festival • 1980 – 30,000 residents • More than 240,000 today

  43. 5C Historical Music Full • Yankee Doodle

  44. 5C Historical Music Full Clip • Dixie Land

  45. 5C Historical Music Full Clip • Boogie Woogie Bugle Boy

  46. 5C Historical Music Full Clip • Ballad of the Green Beret

  47. 5C Historical Music Full Clip • God Bless the USA

  48. 6 Career Opportunities • Teacher/Professor • Museum Curator • National Park Ranger • Historic Preservation Officer • Archivist • Lawyer • Journalist • Public Service • Economist • Military

  49. 3C Family History • Research your family’s history • Find out how various events and situations in American history affected your family. • Why did your family come to America? On Your Own!

  50. Wrap It Up… Go see your Merit Badge Counselor!!!

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