This week we will begin talking about what it means to be an American and the concepts that our government is built upon.
Vocabulary(to be glued in folder):
constitution – document that outlines the fundamental principles and structures of a government
unalienable rights – basic rights people are born with, also called natural rights
preamble – an introductory part of a document
amendments – additions made to a document
pledge – a promise
allegiance – loyalty
primary source – first-hand accounts of an event created by eyewitnesses or first recorders at the time of the event
secondary source – accounts of events created at a later date and by someone who was not present at the event
point of view – an opinion or perspective presented by the author of a document, influenced by the author’s personal circumstances
historical context – the circumstances of the time in which an event occurred or in which an author lived that may have influenced his/her point of view
Vocabulary to be written:
Declaration–the formal announcement of the beginning of a state or condition.
Independence-freedom from the control, influence, support, aid of others.
Periodization-Dividing a period of time into shorter periods.
