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The American Character

The American Character. Final Essay. Prompt. Analyze, identify and discuss elements and experiences that define the character of America using three of the following topics political , economic, religious, social, intellectual, and artistic

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The American Character

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  1. The American Character Final Essay

  2. Prompt • Analyze, identify and discuss elements and experiences that define the character of America using three of the following topics • political, economic, religious, social, intellectual, and artistic • Using anything from our class (use elements from English III as well) and research, you will synthesize elements to create an essay answering the prompt. • Please think historically and find content (names, events, statistics, quotes) that support your thesis. • You may pull items of content from any theme (Democracy/Nationalism, Equality, Power) but focus primarily on the last theme of Character. • The essay will be worth 45 points (See rubric) • Create a works cited page of 3-5 sources • Due on 5/16 and 5/17

  3. Political: Backlash against hypocrisy

  4. Economic: consumerism and wealth

  5. Social: Acute focus on individual freedom/accomplishment

  6. Sample Thesis • Thesis: Although there are a plurality of traits and features that have shaped the modern American character such as religion and innovation, our political backlash against hypocrisy through actions of rebellion transformed our democracy. Economically, there is a focus towards consumerism and wealth which has been paralleled with a social focus on individual freedom and accomplishment. Thus rebelliousness, consumerism and individual freedom have been the most integral in shaping our character.

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