1. Principles of freedom or entitlement Fundamental rules about what is allowed of/owed to people

2. LEGAL Laid out by laws/legislation Ex: the right to vote as laid out by US Constitutional Amendments 15 th – all adult male citizens of any race can vote 19 th – all citizens can vote regardless of gender and race 24 th – bans poll tax in federal elections 26 th – all citizens can vote at age 18 Not enshrined by formal code, but are held to be reasonable Ex: the right to privacy, the right to confidentiality and anonymity MORAL

3. You have decided to leave the country in which you currently live. With a group of others, you will establish a new country where people have never lived before. In planning your new country, determine the following: Country Name Where on Earth? Declaration of Rights: 5 legal and/or moral rights that are deemed ESSENTIAL and therefore GUARANTEED to each citizen.

4. 3 rd Period Right to fair equal treatment under the law (14 th Amendment) Gender equality US 1 st Amendment (RAPPS) People’s right to impeach gov’t officials Right to public and free education Marriage equality Right to privacy and liberty Right to personal financial gain (capitalism) Freedom of religion The right to bear arms The right to income equality 4 th Period Right to education Social equality US 1 st Amendment (RAPPS) Equal and unlimited access to food Right to privacy Right to due process of law Right to arms Voting age at 16, required literacy No unlawful searches and seizures – US 4 th Amendment

5. 1 st Period Right to vote American 1 st Amendment Right a fair trial Equality for the sexes/races/etc Right to free education Right to healthcare for all citizens Right to arms Female dominated Society American 1 st Amendment (speech, religion, press, expression, etc) Right to privacy Right to fair trial Equal voting rights Equal rights for sexes No cruel or unusual punishment 3 rd Period

6. Most likely, your country’s rights are based on HUMAN rights… the universal application of legal and moral rights For everyone. Internationally guaranteed. Protected by law. Focus on the dignity of the human being. Protect individuals and groups. Cannot be taken away. Legal Rights Moral Rights Human Rights

8. Post-World War II  international concern for the reoccurrence of atrocities 1948 – UN Commission on Human Rights created the Universal Declaration of Human Rights (UDHR). Universal Declaration of Human Rights Important document for curbing unjust governmental behaviors and limiting governmental power Not legally enforced, but countries are expected to incorporate universal human rights principles in national laws Monitored by “watchdog” organizations (Human Rights Watch, Amnesty International) and sanctioned by the UNHuman Rights WatchAmnesty International

9. Read through the articles. Which are confusing? Complete the sheet, “Analyzing the UDHR” with your group. Be prepared to share your responses.

10. 1. What event was the catalyst for suspicion directed towards Japanese Americans in 1941? 2. What was Executive Order 9066? 3. Why were Japanese Americans living mainly on the west coast targeted? 4. Describe the 1942 propaganda film.1942 propaganda film 5. Describe the internment camps. Appearance, facilities, etc. 6. How was the Japanese culture affected while in internment camps? 7. What types of questions did the release questionnaire ask? 8. Why would this questionnaire offend Japanese Americans? What did some Japanese Americans do with their citizenship? 9. What year were the internment camps end? In what kind of financial status did many Japanese Americans leave the camps? 10. How does habeas corpus come into play concerning the camps? 11. What human rights were violated? What civil rights were violated ?