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A More Perfect Union Part II Part two of a journey back to the early days of a nation. The goal is to illustrate the challenges the Founding Fathers faced in order to secure a more perfect union. bill of rights • founding fathers • amendments
A Preamble for Living The Preamble to the Constitution contains words that many like to assert in everday living. But what if we broke it down and examined the Founding Fathers' intentions, in light of what's happening in this country today? It proved to be an intriguing exercise... constitution • founding fathers • right to privacy
A True Treasure of a Film A Review of the Action-Adventure, "National Treasure" nicholas • cage • jon • voight • national treasure
America's Foreign Founding Fathers Here are a select few foreigners who helped establish the Unites States of America during the Revolutionary War. Some names are recognizable. Several more should be! foreign founding fathers • marquis de lafayette • baron von steuben • johan de kalb • thaddeus kosciuszko
An Education In Religion Ohio's taxpayers are funding private, parochial education for some of Cleveland's needy. Compassionate gesture, or unnecessary trespassing on the First Amendment? The Court will decide. Get a preview now. united states supreme court • founding fathers • first amendment
Franklin the Printer and More In Philadelphia he set up his press, and printed pamphlets, paper, and of course his famous Poor Richard's Almanac. frankiln • ben • benjamin • printer • inventor
In Times Like These Looking at one of the most volatile times in this country's history: the Great Depression, a Great President, and his battle with a recalcitrant Court. united states supreme court • constitution • founding fathers
Independence Day? Did anyone think about Independence? independence • freedom • fourth of july • declaration of independence • founding fathers
Terri Schiavo: What Might the Founders Say? A Brief Look at the Founders' Perspective on the Issues Gripping the Nation Today terri • shiavo • founding • fathers • rush
The Second Amendment, A Well Reasoned Interpretation Never before in our nation's history has the second amendment to the Federal Constitution been so misunderstood...here now is part one of a two part article offering a well reason and historically based interpretation of the amendment. constitution • alexander hamiltin • federal • federlist papers • founding fathers
Thomas Paine and George Washington There is no doubt that this founding patriot's mighty pen was wielded as a sword of freedom in America. Was it enough to enshrine him in the national pantheon of fathers? george washington • thomas paine • common sense • founding father • the american crisis
To Form a More Perfect Union September 17, 2001 marks the 214th anniversary of the signing of the Constitution of the United States. This amazing document has been the blueprint for our country since 1787. Here is some background, and a few fun activities to help you celebrate Constitution Day with your class. constitution • united states • amendments • delegates • constitutional convention
Who Cares About The Stamp Act? Three Reasons the 1765 Stamp Act Crisis Remains Relevant Today stamp • act • taxation • taxes • founding
Civil War Crisis On April 12, 1861, the American Civil War began, but the crisis was in motion long before the guns awakened. lincoln • abraham • agragrian • founding • fathers
Fourth of July Activities Firecrackers, picnics, and warm weather all signify that the Fourth of July is here. Celebrate with these activities, crafts, recipes, coloring pages, and more. fourth of july activities • kids activities • kids holiday activities • fourth of july craft • firecracker safety tips
Great Books on Early America If you enjoy early American history, particularly the American Revolution and founding era, here are some books your library must have. jeff shaara • david mccullough • bruce chadwick • rise to rebellion • glorious cause
In the Shadow of Our Founders -- Part Three The Final Installment of Our Look at Jefferson Davis, Abraham Lincoln and the Constitutional Debate Over Secession secession • jefferson • davis • thomas • founders
Is America Really Christian?
It's been in the news a lot lately. The Presidential Prayer Team, leading America back to its Christian roots. But just how Christian are America's roots? Were the Founding Father Christian? In a word, NO! This article shares some of the thoughts of those founders we all know and love. . .at least until now. If you're Christian, try not to be too judgemental. They didn't like you much, but they knew that in a free country, you should have the right to worship as you choose--as long as your religion does not conflict with the contitution. That's all. Simple, really. Read on for some eye openers. church and state • constitution • freedom • religion • prayer
Jesusifying America Despite Christian claims, the United States is not a Christian nation. united states • america • christian • christian nation • ten commandments
One Nation Under God? Second in a Two-Part Series on What The Founders of America Might Think of Our Pledge of Allegiance pledge • allegiance • founding • fathers • founders
Origin Causes American Revolution America had many "Founding Fathers". Yet, each one was inspired by a revolution with origins in social, political, economic and religious ideas and values. origin of the american revolution • economic causes american revolution • religious causes american revolution • political causes american revolution • social causes american revolution
Should We Revere Racists? An examination of the Founders' record on the most controversial issue of our history: slavery. slavery • racists • race • african americans • founders
THE ELECTORAL COLLEGE: HOW IT WORKS A quick look at how the President and Vice-President are really elected. Every voter should know how our Electoral College works and how it came about. president • vice-president • senate • house of representatives • election
Twenty-Five Greatest Champions of America: Part Five The fifth installment in our series looking at the most effective and principled advocates for America's founding principles. franklin • hope • adams • bryan • marshall
Twenty-Five Greatest Champions of America: Part Four The continuing series profiling the most effective and principled advocates for the cornerstone tenets of America's founding era. franklin • hope • adams • bryan • marshall
Twenty-Five Greatest Champions of America: Part Three Third Installment of Our Series That Ranks the Twenty-Five Individuals That Have Most Effectively Advanced America’s Founding Principles bryan • roosevelt • reagan • marshall • truman
What Would The Founders Think of The Pledge of Allegiance? First in a Two-Part Editorial on the Ruling of the Ninth U.S. Circuit Court Panel That The Phrase "Under God" Renders the Pledge Unconstitutional pledge • allegiance • founding • fathers • founders
With Leaders – The Name Counts It's no coincidence that a large number of famous leaders have last names ending with the letter "n". This "n" factor applies to an amazing number of famous leaders. famous leaders • letter “n” • u.s. presidents • founding fathers • life magazine
Ghost Tours in the United States Travel round America's haunted cities by bus or boat, or walk around cemeteries and famous buildings to get a spooky Hallowe'en vibe all year round. ghost tours united states • america’s haunted cities • san francisco california • st augustine florida • chicago illinois
History of the Electoral College The Founding Fathers had three fundamental problems with selecting the President of the United States. Their solution created the Electoral College amid huge concerns. electoral college • constitution of the united states • national campaign • electoral vote and founding fathers • hamilton versus jefferson
Slavery as an Issue for War Roots of the American Civil War begin in 1619 when some Jamestown, Virginia residents buy twenty Africans. slavery as an issue for civil war • american civil war • war between the states • south carolina • southern states leave the union
The Scottish Fold Cat The folded ears of this unusual looking cat are caused by a mutation which can be linked to certain abnormalities, so its existence is controversial. scottish fold cat • cat with folded ears • mutation causing folded ears in cat • mutation causes abnormality in cat • scottish fold and william ross |
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