Which country is known for their great diversity of racial, ethnic, cultural and religious groups?
What is the United States
100
What year did the British colonists declare independence
What is 1776
100
Do most Americans believe that because they are free from excessive political, religious, social controls they have a better chance at personal success?
Yes
100
Why did/do people come to the U.S.?
What is to have a better life
100
Do most Americans love their country?
Yes
200
What has the United States been viewed as? Hint: Why do people want to come to the U.S.?
What is "land of opportunity"
200
Who does the power lie in the hands of in the U.S?
What is the people
200
Did the first immigrants in the U.S. have a better chance to succeed in the United States than in the country they were originated?
Yes
200
Placing a high value on material possession is called?
What is materialism
200
Do most Americans believe that they can accomplish almost anything?
Yes
300
The principle that people of different races, religions, and political beliefs can live together peacefully in the same society is known as what?
What is cultural pluralism
300
The desire and right of all individuals to control their own destiny without outside interference from the government is known as what?
What is freedom
300
Who said this "We...wish to allow the humblest man an equal chance to get rich with everybody else."
Who is Abraham Lincoln
300
Do Americans like to be called materialistic?
No
300
Do most Americans want to emigrate to other countries?
No
400
Who first settled in America?
What are the British colonists
400
Individuals relying on themselves is called what?
What is self-reliance
400
How do American's see life? Hint: competition
As a race for success
400
How do Americans just one's social status?
By the quality and quantity of material possessions
400
Is equality of opportunity an idealism or a reality?
What is idealism
500
Why did the British colonists settle in the U.S.?
Freedom of rights and religion
500
Is it common for Americans to live with their parents as adults?
No
500
The pressures of competition in the U.S. starts when in life?
What is childhood
500
Do Americans see material possessions as a reward for their hard work?
Yes
500
It is true that in America those born into rich families will have a better opportunity for success than those who are not?