1. Our America

2. Preamble of the Constitution We the people of the United States, in order to form a more perfect union, establish justice, insure domestic tranquility, provide for the common defense, promote the general welfare, and secure the blessings of liberty to ourselves and our posterity, do ordain and establish this Constitution for the United States of America.

3. The Twenties The 1920’s are known as the Roaring Twenties because of the economic growth, social changes, and new forms of Music, literature, styles of clothing How did the 20’s change Americas way of thinking? The 20’s changed..

4. The Great Depression and the New Deal Great Depression was an economic collapse in the 1930’s. Millions of Americans suffered years of poverty during the 1930’s. What do you think the women in the picture is thinking about? The women in the picture

5. World War II The United States entered World War II in 1941 to help defeat the dictatorships of Germany, Italy, and Japan. American industry manufacture weapons, for war Why did America enter WW2? America entered the war…

6. Early Cold War After WWII, the communist armies of Soviet Union attempted to take control of the city of Berlin through a blockade. Berlin Airlift United states Vs Soviet Union Who received help from the Berlin Airlift? The Berlin Airlift helped..

7. The Fifties The growth of suburbs like this one symbolized the economic boom that the United States experienced after World War II. The boom created jobs and opportunities for millions. What does a growing suburban area mean? It means that a country..

8. Civil Rights Movement During the 1960’s the African American civil rights movement for equal rights was happening. Images like this one alerted the nation to racial injustice in the United States. MLK jailed in Birmingham for non violent protest Do you believe that fighting for civil rights was worth the fight? I believe that…

9. Vietnam War This war divided the nation more than any war since the Civil War. The disagreement in the US over the war was due to the fact that some people believe Americans had to stop the spread of Communism and others believed that we should not get involved Why would this war cause division in the US? This war caused division because…

10. Framing the Present The view of New York City skyline includes the Statue of Liberty and two bright pillars of light representing the World Trade Center buildings, which terrorists destroyed in 2001 when they attacked the US. How did the 9/11 affect America today? 9/11 affected the U.S by…