WHY DOES THE KNOWLEDGE OF CURRENT EVENTS MATTER?

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WHAT EVEN IS THE BILL OF RIGHTS???

• It was the first 10 Amendments to the US Constitution, which included freedoms of speech, assembly, and worship.

WHY DOES THIS MATTER?

• Knowing the history of your country means that you appreciate it (issue of no patriotism in America)
• Knowledge of previous and ongoing events in the world lets you understand what dangers or issues there might be lurking out in the world today

WHAT ARE SOME ISSUES WE NEED TO BE AWARE OF?

• ISIS (Islamic State of Iraq and Syria)
• Gun control and the shootings that have taken place (San Bernardino)