Ch 1 - America Flashcards
Reason for Americas prosperity
The righteous character if her people
Proverbs 14:34
Righteousness exalt with a nation, but sin is a reproach to any people.
Culture
Way of life
Judeo-Christian heritage
A primary cultural influence rooted in Judaism and Christianity
Puritan work ethic
The idea that work is a gift from god and a means of glorifying him
Free enterprise
The government leaves people free to own businesses and make a living based on their own initiative
Limited government
One that exercises it’s powers under constraints
Memorials
Anything that helps people remember past events
Heraldry
A system of colors and designs that was devised in the Middle Ages
Blue
Loyalty, truth
Red
Bravery, courage
White
Faith, purity
National anthem
The official patriotic song or hymn of a country
Pledge
Solemn promise
Allegiance
Loyalty, support, and devotion to duty
Author of pledge of allegiance
Francis Bellamy
Author of Star-Spangled Banner
Francis Scott Key
Patriotism
A love for ones country and a loyalty to that country
Heritage
Characteristics and traditions that have been handed down to us by our ancestors
Nationalism
The promotion of ones own nation and government regardless of moral considerations
General Daniel Chappie James
The first black American in US history to achieve the rank of a four star general
