What are America’s founding ideals, and why are they important?

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What are America’s founding ideals, and why are they important? American Ideals What are America’s founding ideals, and why are they important?

EQUALITY DEFINITION: All people are treated and valued the same regardless of gender, age, disability, political views, and race

Equality 1776 Today Progress has been made Christianity thought that all people are equal in God’s eyes Rejected the inequality found in Europe (social classes; no social mobility) Colonists still had slaves and women were treated unequally. Today Progress has been made Slavery ended Women Today, individuals argue that equality still can be improved upon Education Job opportunities Medical care

Rights Definition: Powers and/or privileges granted to people either by agreement among themselves or by law. -speech -religion -press -assemble -bare arms

Rights 1776 Today Natural Universal Belonging to all humankind Life Liberty Property Today Bill of Rights Vote, speak freely, religion, equal justice Debates still ongoing for an expansion of rights Health care Clean environment

Liberty Definition: Freedom -Speech -Religion -Travel - Political

Liberty 1776 Today Colonist fought for freedom against Britain Freedom of gov’t to interfere with one’s life 1/5 of the population was enslaved Today Ability to make own choices but limits must be placed on those choices Who they are How they live What they believe Who should set those limits??

Opportunity Definition: The chance to do achieve a dream

Opportunity 1776 “Every man may be master and owner of his owne labour and land.” John Smith, 1607 Lured many colonists to the new land (America) Today Opportunities still draws people to the USA Education Job Live in peace Is true opportunity available to all???

Democracy Definition: A system of government in which the people have the power. USA: Citizens vote for individuals they feel will best represent their beliefs and ideas in congress

Democracy 1776 Today More concerned with colonies (13) Only white, land owning men could vote and hold office Today Women, African Americans, and other minority groups can vote and hold office Any citizen 18 years Many Americans do not vote 