American Identity What does it mean to be an “American”
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American American IdentityIdentity
What does it mean to be What does it mean to be an “American”an “American”
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AmericaAmerica
ImmigrantsImmigrants
Ex-slaves Ex-slaves
IndiansIndians
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2020thth Century Century
Constitution/DemocracyConstitution/Democracy
Civil WarCivil War
IndustrializationIndustrialization
AutomobileAutomobile
JazzJazz
Engineering – Brooklyn Bridge (1883) & the Engineering – Brooklyn Bridge (1883) & the Hoover DamHoover Dam
Literature/PhotographyLiterature/Photography
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ArtArt
1930’s1930’s
Grant WoodsGrant Woods
““American Gothic”American Gothic”
Midwest:Midwest:No-nonsenseNo-nonsenseHard workHard workHonest valuesHonest valuesPridePride
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TermsTerms
SeveritySeverity Stern, extremely plain, harsh or strictStern, extremely plain, harsh or strict
AbsurdityAbsurdity Ridiculous, unreasonable, make fun ofRidiculous, unreasonable, make fun of
RealityReality Actual, true, objectiveActual, true, objective
ParodyParody Comic relief, ridicule, mockeryComic relief, ridicule, mockery
SatireSatire Irony, sarcasmIrony, sarcasm
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2121stst Century Century
2012 Movie “Butter”2012 Movie “Butter”
Jennifer GarnerJennifer Garner
Movie Trailer
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