Communities
True or False
Your school is a part of the community
How do communities meet the people's needs for education?
ACCEPT ANY OF THE FOLLOWING RESPONSES
Elementary, Middle, High School, College, University
365 days
12 months
Annual
Year
Thomas Jefferson, George Washington, Alexander Hamilton, John Adams, and James Madison are known as the
Founding Fathers
Who wrote the Declaration of Independence?
Thomas Jefferson
What are TWO reasons that communities have police officers?
To protect people (keep people safe) and enforce the law
How do communities meet the need for recreation?
ACCEPT ANY OF THE FOLLOWING RESPONSES
Parks, Community Pools, Amusement Parks, Movie Theaters
10 years is also known as a
Decade
What state did Daniel Boone lead people to explore?
Kentucky
How many rights are in the Bill of Rights?
10
After 1990's more people started moving into Texas. What could the community do to meet the need of shelter?
Build homes, apartments, hotels
Why do communities have government? (Need for ____)
Need for Law
A century is how many years?
100 years
What road did Daniel Boone help build?
Wilderness Road
What is the purpose of the Declaration of Independence?
Declare the 13 colonies as independent states, free them from the rule of Great Britain
A group of people who live in the same location and interact with each other or a group of people who share a common bond is known as a . . .
Community
People aboard the Mayflower left England and sailed to the United States for . . .
Religious Freedom
PAST, PRESENT or FUTURE
-Letters
-Wagons
-Payphone
-Telegrams
Past
The Founding Fathers are known for . . .
Establishing a government for the U.S.
What is the purpose of the U.S. Constitution?
Outline the powers of the government (establish laws for citizens)
Describe your community
Answers will vary
People have formed communities to make more money, buy nice things, and make their dreams come true. This is an example of which need?
The need for material-well being.
In what year did FDR take office?
(Please view Timeline Picture included in PPT/Teams)
1933
The Founding Fathers believed in 3 ideas. What were they?
Life, Liberty, Pursuit of Happiness
Which document did the Founding Father's help create to establish laws for the U.S. citizens?
The U.S. Constitution