USACultural Presentation

The Constitution

• Came in force in 1789• Amended 27 times• First 10 Amendments also

known “Bill of Rights” • Specific protections of

individual liberty and justice• Place restrictions on the

powers of government• In permanent display at the

National Archives in Washington D.C.

The Flag• Created in 1777• Modified 26 times,

mostly to include new states

• Current version adopted in July 1960

• Stars = 50 States• Stripes = the original 13

colonies

The Fifty States

Interesting State Facts• Pennsylvania = the first Stigmatine house (Hazleton)• Hawaii = used to be an independent, a monarchy• Utah = has the largest population of Mormons• New Mexico = Highest % of Catholics: 34% • California = the largest number of Catholics: 3.7million• Massachusetts = built the 1st subway system in 1897• Texas = used to be part of Mexico• Washington D.C. = the US capital– Not a State but a district– Mostly African American

population

The Religions

Religious Landscape Study – Pew Research Center - 2014

The Statue of Liberty• Given by France after the

American Revolution• Represents Freedom and

democracy• Torch: symbol of

enlightenment• Crown (25 windows):

symbolizes gemstones and heaven’s rays shining over the world

• Crown spikes (7): seven seas and continents

• Tablet: a book of law• Broken chains: freedom as

movement forward against oppression and servitude

Most Popular Sports1. American Football (NFL)2. Baseball (MLB)3. Basketball (NBA)4. Ice Hockey (NHL)5. Soccer (MLS)6. Tennis7. Golf8. Wrestling9. Auto Racing10. Track and Field

United States of America

One Nationunder God,indivisible,

with Libertyand Justice

for All.