Communities
Why do people form communities?
To ensure safety and help people work together.
Who was a Founding Father?
Thomas Jefferson, George Washington, John Adams, Benjamin Franklin
What was the purpose of the Declaration of Independence?
To announce independence from Great Britain
What is one right protected by the Bill of Rights?
Freedom of speech
What might people bring when they move into a new community?
New traditions and customs
What is the benefit of having rules in a community?
They help everyone stay safe and organized
Who was America's first president and a Founding Father?
George Washington
What did the Declaration of Independence do?
It declared the colonies independent states
Which document protects individual freedoms?
The Bill of Rights.
New people moving into a community do not make it more diverse. True or False?
False
How are public and private schools alike?
Both are places where students can learn and receive an education.
What are three important beliefs of the Founding Fathers?
Life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness.
Which document outlines the powers of the government?
The U.S. Constitution.
Who benefits from the rights protected by the Bill of Rights?
Citizens.
What are two ways a community can change?
Building new homes, shopping centers, highways.
What is an example of a change in a community?
Building a new park, adding new houses, building a new school.
What did the Founding Fathers believe about government?
They believed people should have rights and freedoms.
What is the purpose of the Constitution?
To explain how the government works.
Why was the Bill of Rights added to the Constitution?
To protect people's freedoms
What community service helps protect the environment?
Recycling
What is NOT a change in a community?
A student sitting down watching tv, a student doing homework, a student eating lunch
Name two Founding Fathers.
Thomas Jefferson and George Washington
Which document protects people's rights and freedoms?
The Bill of Rights
Which ideals helped shape the United States?
Life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness
How did life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness help communities grow?
More freedom to build successful lives and settle.