The New Deal was formed in 1935. The man behind the New Deal is Franklin D. Roosevelt. At the time America was in depression a "great" one. When the Great Depression happening people wanted a change in the economy. So, soon there was going to be another election for president. Of course the man who won was Franklin D. Roosevelt. Roosevelt was president on March 4, 1933. After election he started work he got programs to make jobs and this was part of the New Deal. In two years Franklin D. Roosevelt made the Second New Deal,which was 1935. The Second New Deal was helping the first New Deal, to take work seriously. Many programs were created during the Second and First New Deal . Overall, both New Deals were created for getting people jobs.
The First and Second New Deal Programs:
Civilian Conservation Corps (CCC)
The did you know topic is going to be about the famous Liberty Bell.Did you know that the liberty bell was made in 1752? The bells composition is copper and Pennsylvania paid about 3000 dollars for it.The Liberty Bell was supposed to stay on the steeple on top of Independence Hall. The city the Liberty Bell is and was in Philadelphia. Do you know that the Liberty Bell has a large crack on the side of it? The last time the Liberty Bell was rung, was for a purpose, George Washington's Birthday. The date of the last rang was February 23, 1846. If you ever look at the front of the Liberty Bell you will see this written on the front "PROCLAIM LIBERTY THROUGHOUT ALL THE LAND UNTO ALL THE INHABITANTS THEREOF LEV. XXV X". This quote comes from the Bible. You can find this in Leviticus chapter 25, verse 10. The Liberty Bell is still here and it has a very long history. This piece of American History shows us that we are serious about Liberty.
Liberty Bell
Independence Hall Do you see the steeple at the top, that is where the liberty bell would be?
I want to tell you the important meaning of the American US flag! Red: The red strips on the flag means by numbering that the 13 strips represent the 13 colonies of the USA. Red also symbolizes hardiness and valor.
Blue: The blue part of our flag represents vigilance, perseverance, and justice.
White: White symbolizes purity and innocence. The 50 white stars represent the US 50 states.
The american flag is the most beautiful flag in all of history. Remember we are "Free because of the brave".
The person who created the flag was Betsy Ross. Betsy Ross created the original American flag with the 13 Stars.
The most popular language in the United States is English. The percent of people that speak English in the United States is 80%. The other 20% speak French or Spanish. Most people say Spanish is becoming almost as popular as English today. But that is not true because many of the USA Immigrants are from Europe. German and Irish are the most popular Ethic Group in the USA.
When Washington was 6 years old he got an ax as a gift. Then Washington cut his fathers Cherry tree with his new ax. When his father saw what happened to his Cherry tree, he asked George about it. George said, "I can not tell a lie I did cut the Cherry tree with my ax". This Story helps people see how honest George Washington was when he did something. That is why people could trust him to become the first president of the United States. The story was written and made up by Mason Locke Weems in 1809.
George Washington Admitting that he cut down the Cherry Tree.
No man thinks more highly than I do of the patriotism, as well as abilities, of the very worthy gentlemen who have just addressed the House. But different men often see the same subject in different lights; and, therefore, I hope it will not be thought disrespectful to those gentlemen if, entertaining as I do opinions of a character very opposite to theirs, I shall speak forth my sentiments freely and without reserve. This is no time for ceremony. The question before the House is one of awful moment to this country. For my own part, I consider it as nothing less than a question of freedom or slavery; and in proportion to the magnitude of the subject ought to be the freedom of the debate. It is only in this way that we can hope to arrive at truth, and fulfill the great responsibility which we hold to God and our country. Should I keep back my opinions at such a time, through fear of giving offense, I should consider myself as guilty of treason towards my country, and of an act of disloyalty toward the Majesty of Heaven, which I revere above all earthly kings.
Mr. President, it is natural to man to indulge in the illusions of hope. We are apt to shut our eyes against a painful truth, and listen to the song of that siren till she transforms us into beasts. Is this the part of wise men, engaged in a great and arduous struggle for liberty? Are we disposed to be of the number of those who, having eyes, see not, and, having ears, hear not, the things which so nearly concern their temporal salvation? For my part, whatever anguish of spirit it may cost, I am willing to know the whole truth; to know the worst, and to provide for it.
I have but one lamp by which my feet are guided, and that is the lamp of experience. I know of no way of judging of the future but by the past. And judging by the past, I wish to know what there has been in the conduct of the British ministry for the last ten years to justify those hopes with which gentlemen have been pleased to solace themselves and the House. Is it that insidious smile with which our petition has been lately received? Trust it not, sir; it will prove a snare to your feet. Suffer not yourselves to be betrayed with a kiss. Ask yourselves how this gracious reception of our petition comports with those warlike preparations which cover our waters and darken our land. Are fleets and armies necessary to a work of love and reconciliation? Have we shown ourselves so unwilling to be reconciled that force must be called in to win back our love? Let us not deceive ourselves, sir. These are the implements of war and subjugation; the last arguments to which kings resort. I ask gentlemen, sir, what means this martial array, if its purpose be not to force us to submission? Can gentlemen assign any other possible motive for it? Has Great Britain any enemy, in this quarter of the world, to call for all this accumulation of navies and armies? No, sir, she has none. They are meant for us: they can be meant for no other. They are sent over to bind and rivet upon us those chains which the British ministry have been so long forging. And what have we to oppose to them? Shall we try argument? Sir, we have been trying that for the last ten years. Have we anything new to offer upon the subject? Nothing. We have held the subject up in every light of which it is capable; but it has been all in vain. Shall we resort to entreaty and humble supplication? What terms shall we find which have not been already exhausted? Let us not, I beseech you, sir, deceive ourselves. Sir, we have done everything that could be done to avert the storm which is now coming on. We have petitioned; we have remonstrated; we have supplicated; we have prostrated ourselves before the throne, and have implored its interposition to arrest the tyrannical hands of the ministry and Parliament. Our petitions have been slighted; our remonstrances have produced additional violence and insult; our supplications have been disregarded; and we have been spurned, with contempt, from the foot of the throne! In vain, after these things, may we indulge the fond hope of peace and reconciliation. There is no longer any room for hope. If we wish to be free-- if we mean to preserve inviolate those inestimable privileges for which we have been so long contending--if we mean not basely to abandon the noble struggle in which we have been so long engaged, and which we have pledged ourselves never to abandon until the glorious object of our contest shall be obtained--we must fight! I repeat it, sir, we must fight! An appeal to arms and to the God of hosts is all that is left us!
They tell us, sir, that we are weak; unable to cope with so formidable an adversary. But when shall we be stronger? Will it be the next week, or the next year? Will it be when we are totally disarmed, and when a British guard shall be stationed in every house? Shall we gather strength by irresolution and inaction? Shall we acquire the means of effectual resistance by lying supinely on our backs and hugging the delusive phantom of hope, until our enemies shall have bound us hand and foot? Sir, we are not weak if we make a proper use of those means which the God of nature hath placed in our power. The millions of people, armed in the holy cause of liberty, and in such a country as that which we possess, are invincible by any force which our enemy can send against us. Besides, sir, we shall not fight our battles alone. There is a just God who presides over the destinies of nations, and who will raise up friends to fight our battles for us. The battle, sir, is not to the strong alone; it is to the vigilant, the active, the brave. Besides, sir, we have no election. If we were base enough to desire it, it is now too late to retire from the contest. There is no retreat but in submission and slavery! Our chains are forged! Their clanking may be heard on the plains of Boston! The war is inevitable--and let it come! I repeat it, sir, let it come.
It is in vain, sir, to extenuate the matter. Gentlemen may cry, Peace, Peace-- but there is no peace. The war is actually begun! The next gale that sweeps from the north will bring to our ears the clash of resounding arms! Our brethren are already in the field! Why stand we here idle? What is it that gentlemen wish? What would they have? Is life so dear, or peace so sweet, as to be purchased at the price of chains and slavery? Forbid it, Almighty God! I know not what course others may take; but as for me, give me liberty or give me death!
Did you know that Washington D.C. is not in a state? It is it's own district. This was to help make sure no state argues that they have the nations Capital. Philadelphia was going to be the United States capital, Philadelphia is in Pennsylvania, and that is where the Declaration of Independence was signed.The Capital was moved to Washington D.C. because it was in the south for compromise of slavery. Also it was to stop riots from happening because the instead of becoming a city in a state it was not in a State it was a District, The District of Columbia.
White House: Where the President Lives
Independence Hall in Philadelphia
Washington Monument Dedicated to George Washington
The United States of America has a form of Government called Democracy. The definition of Democracy: is a system of government by the whole population or all the eligible members of a state, typically through elected representatives. In order to achieve Democracy, the USA uses the 3 branches of Government to help them. Here are the three branches of the United States Government: Legislative Executive Judicial
The Branches of Government
Legislative is allowed to declare war, make laws,borrow money, and regulate money. The Executive branch is allowed to enforce the laws, be commander-in-chief during war, and supervise the social and financial welfare. The Judicial branch is allowed to interpret the laws and are allowed to call laws unconstitutional or constitutional. So to summarize the branches: Legislative- this branch makes the laws Executive- this branch enforces the laws Judicial- this branch interprets the laws
Did you know that the Americans were the first ones on the Moon. The date we went on the Moon was 20, July, 1969. The rocket we used to get to the Moon was called Apollo 11. The people who were in Apollo 11 were Neil Armstrong, Buzz Aldrin, and Micheal Collins. Today we are still trying to learn more about space. Soon we might be going to Mars. People are saying that we might live on Mars soon. Seems crazy right?
Did you know Uncle Sam was a real person? His Name was Samuel Wilson. He used to be a meat-inspector in Troy, New York! The reason why he became Uncle Sam is because he won the right to give Americans beef during the war of 1812.
