Educational materials were developed through the Teaching American History in Anne Arundel County Program, a partnership between the Anne Arundel County Public School System and the Center for History Education at the University of Maryland, Baltimore County. Resource Sheet #6 Name:____________________ Date:________ Pd. U.S.A. Freedom of Speech Case: Minersville School District v. Gobitis (sic) http://memory.loc.gov/mss/mcc/016/0001.jpg http://www.loc.gov/exhibits/treasures/images/tlc0225.jpg Directions: read Billy’s letter and answer the questions below. Then, read Billy’s story. 1. Why does Billy Gobitas say that he does not salute the flag? 2. Does Billy love his country? 3. Does Billy have a right to not salute the flag? Re­read the First Amendment of the U.S. Constitution. Then, write your answer and include your reasons.