Coming to America: Portrait of Colonial Life: Upsurge in Immigration
In addition to the large influx of African slaves in the early 18th century, there is an upsurge in the number of German and Scotch Irish Protestants who immigrate. Their economic potential is restricted in their home co..
Coming to Terms with Watergate
Presidential advisor, political analyst and university professor David Gergen talks about the disillusionment he experienced as a loyal Nixon supporter after learning the details of the Watergate cover-up.
Common Dimensions of Right Triangles
There some common right triangles in which all three sides are integers, such as a triangle with sides measuring 3, 4, and 5. Any triangle with sides that are multiples of these integers, called a similar triangle, you c..
Common Ground: Amish, The: A World Apart
The Amish church bases its religious teachings on Anabaptist beliefs, which emphasize that the church is a distinctive social community that's separate and apart from the outside world.
Common Ground: Amish, The: Portrait of a Subculture
The Amish are a unique religious subculture in American society. In addition to speaking their native Pennsylvania Dutch language along with English, the Amish are known for their close-knit sense of community and for de..
Common Ground: Connected by Culture
Despite differences among subcultures, groups, and individuals, all members of a society are connected by a vast array of shared cultural components such as values, beliefs, traditions, and language.
Common Ground: Individual Rights vs. the Common Good
While they're an essential element in any culture, shared values differ from one society to another. One of the most cherished American values, woven deep within the fabric of U.S. culture, is the importance of individua..
Common Ground: Opportunity and Social Class
As part of its emphasis on personal freedom and responsibility, U.S. culture promotes the notion that every American has the opportunity to achieve success...especially in the financial arena. Most Americans believe that..
Common Ground: Persistence of Religion in America, The
Religion has always been and continues to be an important part of the cultural landscape in the United States. This is something that distinguishes the U.S. from many other modern, industrial societies.
Common Ground: Society of Consumers, A
With its emphasis on financial accomplishment, culture in the United States often seems to revolve around consumerism. When America's love affair with consumption began in earnest in the 1940s and 50s, some likened it to..