Big Ideas and Concepts
Political Development
Political Development
The US political system has developed around democratic values
The US political system has developed around democratic values
which aim to ensure people’s rights and voice in government.
which aim to ensure people’s rights and voice in government.
Republicanism Federalism Rights & Liberties
Republicanism Federalism Rights & Liberties
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Economic Development
Economic Development
The U.S. economy has developed around capitalist values
The U.S. economy has developed around capitalist values
believing that growth is best achieved through private business ownership for profit.
believing that growth is best achieved through private business ownership for profit.
Free Enterprise Economic Opportunity Labor Systems
Free Enterprise Economic Opportunity Labor Systems
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Social & Cultural Development
Social & Cultural Development
US society has become increasingly diverse,
US society has become increasingly diverse,
continually struggling to achieve full inclusion of all citizens.
continually struggling to achieve full inclusion of all citizens.
Diversity Inclusion
Diversity Inclusion
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Inconsistencies
Inconsistencies
Although our country prides itself on its core values,
Although our country prides itself on its core values,
there have been many instances where we have contradicted those values.
there have been many instances where we have contradicted those values.
Inconsistency w/ Republicanism, Rights & Liberties, Inclusion
Inconsistency w/ Republicanism, Rights & Liberties, Inclusion