American American IdentityIdentity

What does it mean to be What does it mean to be an “American”an “American”

AmericaAmerica

ImmigrantsImmigrants

Ex-slaves Ex-slaves

IndiansIndians

2020thth Century Century

Constitution/DemocracyConstitution/Democracy

Civil WarCivil War

IndustrializationIndustrialization

AutomobileAutomobile

JazzJazz

Engineering – Brooklyn Bridge (1883) & the Engineering – Brooklyn Bridge (1883) & the Hoover DamHoover Dam

Literature/PhotographyLiterature/Photography

ArtArt

1930’s1930’s

Grant WoodsGrant Woods

““American Gothic”American Gothic”

Midwest:Midwest:No-nonsenseNo-nonsenseHard workHard workHonest valuesHonest valuesPridePride

TermsTerms

SeveritySeverity Stern, extremely plain, harsh or strictStern, extremely plain, harsh or strict

AbsurdityAbsurdity Ridiculous, unreasonable, make fun ofRidiculous, unreasonable, make fun of

RealityReality Actual, true, objectiveActual, true, objective

ParodyParody Comic relief, ridicule, mockeryComic relief, ridicule, mockery

SatireSatire Irony, sarcasmIrony, sarcasm

2121stst Century Century

2012 Movie “Butter”2012 Movie “Butter”

Jennifer GarnerJennifer Garner

Movie Trailer