Understanding American Identity and Values

What did the term "American" originally refer to?

• People from the United States

• People from all of the Americas

• People from North America

• People from South America

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DOK Level 1: Recall

Which of the following values is commonly associated with being American?

• Monarchy

• Liberty

• Isolationism

• Authoritarianism

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DOK Level 1: Recall

What is meant by "civic solidarity" in the context of being American?

• Individual success without community support

• Working together to help each other and ensure fairness

• Prioritizing personal wealth over community welfare

• Ignoring societal issues

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DOK Level 2: Skill/Concept

How has America's history of discrimination affected the concept of being American?

• It has made it easier for everyone to feel like they belong

• It has had no impact on the concept of being American

• It has made it difficult for everyone to feel like they truly belong

• It has strengthened the sense of national unity

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DOK Level 2: Skill/Concept

Which of the following is an example of a program that supports civic solidarity?

• Tax cuts for the wealthy

• Housing subsidies

• Corporate bailouts

• Military spending

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DOK Level 1: Recall

Why is participating in democracy important for being American?

• It ensures that only a few people have a voice

• It helps maintain civic solidarity and gives everyone a voice

• It is a way to avoid civic responsibilities

• It is optional and not necessary for civic engagement

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DOK Level 2: Skill/Concept

Analyze how the concept of "civic solidarity" can influence social policies in the United States.

• It can lead to policies that focus solely on individual success

• It can encourage policies that promote community welfare and support

• It can result in the reduction of social programs

• It can discourage public participation in policy-making

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DOK Level 3: Strategic Thinking

Discuss the role of values like equality and republicanism in defining what it means to be American.

• These values are irrelevant to the American identity

• They are central to the American identity and allow for inclusivity

• They are outdated and no longer applicable

• They are only important for certain groups of people

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DOK Level 3: Strategic Thinking

What is a potential challenge in ensuring everyone feels like they belong in America?

• The lack of diverse cultures

• The history of discrimination against certain groups

• The abundance of social programs

• The uniformity of American values

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DOK Level 2: Skill/Concept

Evaluate the impact of unemployment benefits on civic solidarity.

• They weaken civic solidarity by promoting dependency

• They strengthen civic solidarity by providing support to those in need

• They have no impact on civic solidarity

• They only benefit the wealthy

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DOK Level 3: Strategic Thinking