1. USA Cultural Presentation

2. 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.

3. 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

4. The Fifty States

5. 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 1 st 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

6. The Religions Religious Landscape Study – Pew Research Center - 2014

7. 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

8. Most Popular Sports 1.American Football (NFL) 2.Baseball (MLB) 3.Basketball (NBA) 4.Ice Hockey (NHL) 5.Soccer (MLS) 6.Tennis 7.Golf 8.Wrestling 9.Auto Racing 10.Track and Field

9. United States of America One Nation under God, indivisible, with Liberty and Justice for All.