Characterizing America.

Whitfield, Stephen J.

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ERIC Number: EJ386361

Record Type: CIJE

Publication Date: 1988

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Characterizing America.

Whitfield, Stephen J.

History Teacher, v21 n4 p479-91 Aug 1988

Explores the cultural legacy of the United States. Characterizes the society as one which promotes cohesiveness and political unity, yet emphasizes individual initiative. Provides a number of salient historical examples in making this point. (KO)

Descriptors: American Studies, Higher Education, History Instruction, Individualism, Social Characteristics, Social History, Social Structure, Sociocultural Patterns, United States History

Publication Type: Journal Articles; Opinion Papers

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Language: English

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