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Amish Nation

Published on Nov 18, 2015

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PRESENTATION OUTLINE

THE AMISH

BY JUSTIN FLEISCHER

WHERE DO THEY LIVE?

  • Ohio (59,000)
  • Pennsylvania (58,000)
  • Indiana (45,000)
  • Wisconsin (15,000)
  • New York (10,000)

Population Map

AMISH BELIEFS

  • They believe in the teachings from Jacob Ammann
  • It is a Protestant denomination, closely related to the Mennonites
  • Overall they are very similar to the Jews that keep old testament law
  • They also believe that Jesus is the son of God and that he died for our sins
  • In addition, they believe that they have to weigh out there bad with good
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AMISH LIFESTYLE

  • They believe to stay "Unspotted from the world"
  • There for they do not have TV or any technology
  • They use a horse and carriage to get around
  • Only a few communities allow bikes and sometimes roller blades
  • The Bishop is the person who makes the rules of the community
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AMISH DRESSCODE

  • The men normally wear straight-cut suits and coats without collars
  • Belts are forbidden, as are sweaters, neckties and gloves
  • Young men are to be clean shaven until marrage
  • And mustaches are forbidden
  • Amish women normally wear solid colored dresses/long skirts
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Typical Amish Family

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AMISH FOOD

  • Many Amish live in farm areas, growing and producing their own food
  • The amish avoid using technology so there cooking is different
  • Most amish communities trade food within there community
  • They mainly eat lighter food in the morning since they have to work
  • They also enjoy eating with as many people as possible
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FUN FACTS

  • There has only been one convicted amish person of homicide
  • It is stereotypical that amish men like vollyball
  • You can get a DWI for driving a horse and buggy while intoxicated
  • Amish country is know for its brutal puppy mills
  • The show "Amish Mafia" is just fake reenactments of amish culture

BIBLIOGRAPHY

  • Devlin, Mike E. "10 Weird Facts About The Amish." Listverse. Listverse, 29 Aug. 2014. Web. 20 Jan. 2015.
  • "Amish America." Amish America. Ed. Amish Community. Amish Culture, 19 Apr. 2014. Web. 19 Jan. 2015.
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