Chapter 1 Flashcards
What is the reason for America’s greatness over the past 200 years?
the righteous character of the people
The idea that “work is a gift from God and a means of glorifying Him” became known as what?
Puritan (or Protestant) work ethic
the government leaves people free to own businesses and make a living based on their own enterprise (initiative)
free enterprise
a government that exercises its powers under constraints, usually by means of a constitution.
limited Government
way of life
culture
America’s primary cultural influence
Judeo-Christian Heritage
anything that helps people remember past events
memorial
a system of colors and designs that was devised during the Middle Ages
heraldry
a solemn promise
pledge
our loyalty, our support, and our devotion to duty
allegiance
Who wrote the pledge of allegiance?
Francis Bellamy
the official patriotic song or hymn of a country
national anthem
What is the national anthem for the United States of America?
“The Star Spangled Banner”
Who wrote “The Star Spangled Banner”?
Francis Scott Key
What bird is a national symbol of America?
bald eagle
