What is the ”great American idea”? when you put your culture aside and see yourself as an american and forget where your ancestors came from
Why did people go to the USA
What is the New Wave of immigrants?
How do the Americans react to the newcomers?
In groups present the American values either in English or Danish
Freedom and equality: In the War of Independence, the Americans fought for freedom as an individual right. However, this freedom has not always been for everyone. Black American were slaves until the Civil War, and even today some groups of Americans do not have the same opportunities as others.
Individualism: The ideal is a strong person who looks after himself. The immigrants who settled in the west had to struggle on their own and even today Americans like private, individual solutions. The government should keep out of the way.
Idealizing what is practical
Volunteerism
Psychology of abundance
Americans have had a rich country with enormous resources. Unfortunately they took out too much of the resources, the buffalo for example, is now almost gone. ILike others, the Americans have to learn that the resources are not endless.
Mobility
America is a nation of immigrants and their willingness to move still exist. Americans often move from place to place looking for a better job or a warmer climate
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