3.6 Developing an American Identity

• What defines the shared values, culture, beliefs, and characteristics of the American people?

  American identity
• Where does the strong sense of independence in American identity originate?

  Revolutionary origins
• Which enlightenment ideals shaped American democratic principles?

  Liberty, equality, natural rights
• What did economic opportunities in America strengthen during the period 1754-1800?

  Individual initiative
• Order the impacts of the Revolutionary War on American identity:

  1️⃣ Independence

  2️⃣ Liberty

  3️⃣ Unity

  4️⃣ Self-Reliance

  5️⃣ National Identity
• English serves as the primary language in the United States, fostering communication and understanding.


  True
• Order the key factors that shaped American identity during Period 3 (1754-1800):

  1️⃣ Revolutionary War

  2️⃣ Enlightenment Ideals

  3️⃣ Religious Pluralism

  4️⃣ Cultural Fusion

  5️⃣ Economic Opportunities
• Religious pluralism in America encouraged freedom of conscience and contributed to the country's religious diversity.


  True
• The Revolutionary War instilled a sense of self-reliance and resilience in the American people.


  True
• Enlightenment philosophies of liberty, equality, and natural rights became core tenets of American identity
• Social and cultural developments, such as the Great Awakening, influenced the formation of American identity
• What is the primary language of the United States?

  English
• Match the characteristic of American identity with its description:

  Diversity ↔️ A mix of ethnicities, religions, and cultures

  Cultural Blend ↔️ Fusion of European, African, and Asian traditions
• Religious pluralism encouraged freedom of conscience
• The Revolutionary War instilled a deep sense of self-reliance and resilience
• Enlightenment philosophies emphasized natural rights as espoused by thinkers like John Locke
• Enlightenment ideals of liberty, equality, and natural rights were espoused by thinkers like John Locke
• The emergence of American art and literature distinguished American culture from European traditions.


  True
• The evolving view of American identity emphasizes recognizing diverse cultures, ethnicities, and religions
• Belief in liberty, equality, and self-governance is a core democratic ideal of American identity.


  True
• The Revolutionary War fostered a shared sense of independence and self-governance.


  True
• Match the factor with its description:

  Cultural Fusion ↔️ Blending of traditions

  Religious Pluralism ↔️ Acceptance of diverse religions

  Enlightenment Ideals ↔️ Belief in liberty and equality
• The Revolutionary War strengthened the American belief in individual liberties.

  True
• What is the primary language that fosters communication in the United States?

  English
• Match the element of American identity with its description:

  Sense of Independence ↔️ Strong freedom and self-reliance

  Cultural Blend ↔️ Fusion of diverse traditions

  Democratic Ideals ↔️ Belief in liberty and equality
• Enlightenment ideals influenced American identity by promoting beliefs in liberty, equality, and natural rights
• The successful overthrow of British rule solidified the colonies' desire for self-governance
• Which Enlightenment thinker influenced the Founding Fathers with ideas of liberty and natural rights?

  John Locke
• The rise of secularism in America during Period 3 led to increased religious influence in public life.

  False
• The rise of secularism decreased religious influence in public life
• A strong sense of freedom and self-reliance is rooted in the country's revolutionary origins
• Enlightenment ideals of liberty and equality shaped American democratic principles

  True
• Match the impact of the Revolutionary War on American identity with its description:

  Independence ↔️ Overthrow of British rule

  Liberty ↔️ Freedom from monarchy

  Unity ↔️ Shared struggle against a common enemy
• The Constitution reinforced values of self-governance and checks and balances

  True
• The Constitution and democratic institutions reinforced self-governance and checks and balances.

  True
• The Great Awakening emphasized personal piety
• Order the components of the traditional view of American identity:

  1️⃣ Singular "American identity"

  2️⃣ Core values: liberty, democracy, individualism

  3️⃣ English language, Judeo-Christian heritage

  4️⃣ Reverence for founding principles
• English serves as the primary language, fostering communication and understanding
• The fusion of European, African, Asian, and indigenous traditions creates a unique American culture
• Religious pluralism, characterized by the acceptance and tolerance of diverse religions, encouraged freedom of conscience