Wit and Wisdom

Unit 1: Cultures in Conflict

Throughout Unit 1, Student will develop an understanding of what it means to belong to a culture, how cultural beliefs guide people's actions, and what can happen when people of differing beliefs come into conflict. 

Module 1 focuses on how the United States Government's Westward expansion disrupted the rich culture of and ways of life of the American Indians. This module also explains how clashing cultural values can lead to widespread conflict with tragic outcomes to all parties involved.