Big Ideas and Concepts

Political Development

The US political system has developed around democratic values

which aim to ensure people’s rights and voice in government.

Republicanism Federalism Rights & Liberties

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Economic Development

The U.S. economy has developed around capitalist values

believing that growth is best achieved through private business ownership for profit.

Free Enterprise Economic Opportunity Labor Systems

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Social & Cultural Development

US society has become increasingly diverse,

continually struggling to achieve full inclusion of all citizens.

Diversity Inclusion

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Inconsistencies

Although our country prides itself on its core values,

there have been many instances where we have contradicted those values.

Inconsistency w/ Republicanism, Rights & Liberties, Inclusion