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The US then and now
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The US then and now
Independence
-colonies became economically independent
-heavy taxes on goods have been placed by Britain
->Revolutionary War (1775-1783)
->"Founding Fathers" create Declaration of Independence
-announced July 4th 1776->guideline for Constitution of 1787
-executive, judicial, legislative->system of checks and balances
What was before?
-history begins 1492 with "discovery" of America
-since 1600 european colonists arrive in America
-> mostly from England
-by 1770->13 British colonies on the northeastern seaboard
->still dependent on european countries
What was before?
Reasons for the colonists:
-desire to practice their own religion
-take advantage of the opportunities granted by the continent
-some also sent to avoid prison or to repay debts
Native Americans today
-since 1960s Indians are called "Native Amercians"
-Today: 2.5 million Native Americans and 1.5million who are part Native Americans
-about 50% live in reservations
-> some are more, some are less wealthy because of that
The American Dream
The American Dream
"The American Dream is that dream of a land in which life should be better and richer and fuller for everyone, with opportunity for each according to ability or achievement" - James Truslow Adams
Definition
American Core Values
"From rags to riches"
Everyone has the right and the same chance to achieve their goals and gain glory and prosperity if they work hard enough.
-freedom
-individuality
-pragmatism(belief in progress and endless resources)
-work ethics
-optimism
-equality
-patriotism