Transcript Overview - McLuckieHistory

Overview
The American People
Vocabulary
Culture - a way of life of a group of
people, to include religion, customs and
language
Ideals- important beliefs
Vocabulary
Ethnic group-people who share the same
customs and language
Census- counting all the people in a
country
Vocabulary
Immigrant - people who leave one country
to go to another country
Out of Many, One
E Pluribus Unum - out of many, one
Out of Many, One
Motto of the United States of America
13 colonies are becoming one nation
Also describes the diverse population
Cities, Towns and Farms
Great Seal of the United
States
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Great Seal
Created July 4, 1776 by Franklin,
Adams and Jefferson
Approved June 20, 1782
There is a pattern of 13, representing the
colonies
Parts of the Great Seal
Motto
Olive Branch stands for
the power of peace
Star for each of the
original 13 states
American bald eagle
13 arrows stand for the
power of war
Diverse Culture
A diverse people can
work together as a
country when they share
the same ideals
Freedom of speech
Freedom of religion
Freedom to live and
work where we
choose
Varied Population
Early Philadelphia was ethnically diverse
Mix of different Nations and Religions
Where we came from
500 years ago Europeans began coming to
America
explorers
looking for land
looking for religious freedom
slaves came against their will
No More King
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Great American Melting
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Ellis Island Tour
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Ellis And Angel Island
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Pledge of Allegiance
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Lesson 2
Democracy- people have the power to
make decisions
Republic- people elect representatives to
make the laws and run the government
Constitution- a written plan of government
Life in a Republic
Role of the government
to create rules and laws
(for our protection)
Enforces the laws
Life in a Republic
Government provides services
education
military defense
Government collects taxes to pay for
these services
Democracy
People have the power to make decisions
direct democracy - EACH person must vote
(no representative)
Pirate ships were a democracy
Republic
The public elects representatives to make
laws and run government
President, Congressmen and
Representatives are examples
Constitution
Written plan of government
Written in 1787
Role of Citizens
Abraham Lincoln - 16th president
described the government as "of the people,
by the people, and for the people......"
The Role of Citizens
Every citizen
has rights and
responsibilities
Rights
Freedom of speech and religion
Fair trial
vote in elections if over 18.
used to be over 21. in 1971
Constitutional amendment changed
age to 18.
Responsibilities
Pay taxes
serve on juries
obey the rules
getting involved
John F. Kennedy
35th President
"And so, my fellow Americans- ask not
what your country can do for you - ask
what you can do for your country."
Lesson 3 - Vocabulary
Private Property-something owned by
individuals
Economy-a system for producing and
distributing goods and services
Free Enterprise-people are free to start
their own businesses and own their
property
Vocabulary
Profit- money a business has leftover
after it has paid its costs (bills).
Supply- the amount of goods and
services that are available
Demand- the amount of a good that
people are willing to purchase
Vocabulary
Export- a good that one country sells to
another
Import- a good that one country buys from
another
Consumer- a person or group that buys or uses
goods and services
Entrepreneur- a person who starts a business,
hoping to make a profit
Free Enterprise
Americans have economic rights
freedom to start your own business
freedom to own private property
Free Enterprise
“An economic system where few restrictions
are placed on business activities and
ownership. In this system, governments
generally have minimal ownership of
enterprises in the market place. This system
aims for limited restrictions on trade and
minimal government intervention.”
Free Enterprise
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Economy
A system for producing goods and services
The economy effects every financial
decision you make
Supply and Demand
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Supply and Demand
Supply and demand in its simplest form When people want something the price increases.
When a product or service is scarce the price
increases.
When people aren't interested in a product anymore
the price decreases.
Price also decreases when too many companies
produce the same product, or when too many people
provide the same service.
Opportunity Costs
If you buy one thing - then - you don’t have
money to buy something else
Trading with the World
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Benefits of Free Enterprise
Wide variety of
choices
Benefits of Free Enterprise
Consumers have
certain rights
honest ads
safe, quality goods
Benefits of Free Enterprise
Encourages inventors and entrepreneurs
Thomas Edison
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Madam C. J. Walker
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Scarcity
Two things limit our economy
scarcity of resources
scarcity of money
Land and Region - 4
Northeast - divided into New England and the Middle
Atlantic States. Both have long coastlines and take
advantage of seas resources.
Southeast - Mississippi river flows through this area. Fertile
farmland
Midwest- divided into two sections. Great Plain states and
Great Lake States. Large farms. Wheat producers
Southwest - hot region. Grand Canyon
West - divided into Pacific States and Mountain States.
Some of the countries highest mountains found here.
Regions
Vocabulary
Region- a large area that has a common
feature that sets it apart from other areas
Geography- the study of the Earth and
how people use it
Agriculture- the business of growing crops
and raising animals
Vocabulary
Climate- the weather in an area over a
long time
Precipitation- moisture that falls to the
Earth
Interdependent- meaning they need
each other
Regions of the United States
Dividing the
country makes it
easier to study
the geography
Regions of the United States
growing crops
cities
raising animals
Northeast
Northeast - divided into New England
and the Middle Atlantic States. Both
have long coastlines and take
advantage of seas resources.
Southeast
Southeast - Mississippi river flows
through this area. Fertile farmland
Midwest
Midwest- divided into two sections.
Great Plain states and Great Lake
States. Large farms. Wheat producers
Southwest
Southwest - hot region. Grand
Canyon
West
West - divided into Pacific States and
Mountain States. Some of the
countries highest mountains found
here.
People and the Land
Agriculture is
one of the most
important uses
Farms need flat
land and a good
water supply
George Washington
Carver
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Check the Weather
Precipitation - moisture that falls to the
Earth
Varies from region to region
Eastern half of U.S. receives more than
Western half.
Check the Weather
Arid - dry
Humid - wet
Climates become cooler as you move
north. Hotter as you move South
Regions Working
Together
Things produced in one region are sold in
another
products made in Texas are Sold in
California.
Resources and Environment - 5
Natural Resources - things found in nature
that people can use
Mineral - substances found on the Earth
that are neither animal or vegetable
Vocabulary
Fossil Fuel - fuels formed from the
remains of plants and animals that lives
thousands of years ago
Vocabulary
Nonrenewable Resource- can not be
easily replaced
Renewable Resources - can be renewed
or replaced
Vocabulary
Conservation- preserving and protecting
natural resources
Environment- all things that surround us
Pollution- the addition of harmful
substances to the air, water or soil
Yellowstone National
Park
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Mount McKinley
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Everglades National Park
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Theodore Roosevelt
Created the National Park System
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Marjorie Stoneman Douglas
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A Land Rich in Resources
Water, Soil, Trees
Fish, Deer, Other Wild Animals
we farm the land, catch fish
use wood for building
A Land Rich in Resources
Gold, Copper, Aluminum
Salt, Granite
Granite is used for building
Fossil Fuels
Nonrenewable
Used for energy
gasoline
heating oil
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