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A Brief History of the Bill of Rights

What does the First Amendment say?

Pictures of the First Amendment in Action!

Completing the Essay Response

 

 

 

 

 

 Amendment I

Congress shall make no law respecting an establishment of religion, or prohibiting the free exercise thereof; or abridging the freedom of speech, or of the press; or the right of the people peaceably to assemble, and to petition the Government for a redress of grievances.

 

 Step #2 "What Does the First Amendment Say?"

 Directions:

 Carefully read the actual text of the First Amendment as it appears in the Bill of Rights.  You should read it over several times for greater understanding.  Think about what the statement means.  What freedoms do you think the founding fathers wished to protect within this amendment?  To make it easier, break the statement down into smaller parts and write down any notes that you think are important.  Answer the question dealing with the amendment on the electronic worksheet you downloaded. When you think that you fully understand what the amendment means, go onto "Step #3Pictures of the First Amendment in Action".