1. Forces of History American History

2. Nationalism/Patriotism What does it mean to be patriotic? How does one show they love this country? Be honest and respectful please. What does it mean to be patriotic? How does one show they love this country? Be honest and respectful please. America won its independence when the idea of nationality was really just beginning in many countries. America won its independence when the idea of nationality was really just beginning in many countries. American nationalism was critical to fighting for independence. American nationalism was critical to fighting for independence. Nationalism/Patriotism is a sense of pride, membership, and identity coming from an individuals nation of origin. Nationalism/Patriotism is a sense of pride, membership, and identity coming from an individuals nation of origin.

3. Demagogue Think of a time when someone has used your emotions to get you to do something. In other words you were made to feel a certain way to get the result that person wanted. Discuss the emotions used with your partner. Think of a time when someone has used your emotions to get you to do something. In other words you were made to feel a certain way to get the result that person wanted. Discuss the emotions used with your partner. Throughout history people have used emotions, and difficult times to gather huge amounts of personal power. Throughout history people have used emotions, and difficult times to gather huge amounts of personal power. A Demagogue is an individual who uses emotional arguments to serve their own purposes and gather personal power. A Demagogue is an individual who uses emotional arguments to serve their own purposes and gather personal power.

4. Industrialization What industry, or type of product (electronics, vehicles, for example) has had the greatest impact on your life? Positive or negative? What industry, or type of product (electronics, vehicles, for example) has had the greatest impact on your life? Positive or negative? In the past 300 years society has changed greatly and the increase of industry has been a large motivator in that regard. In the past 300 years society has changed greatly and the increase of industry has been a large motivator in that regard. Industrialization is the increased use and reliance on industry to create a new standard of life for citizens. Industrialization is the increased use and reliance on industry to create a new standard of life for citizens.

5. Urbanization What are advantages of living in the city? Disadvantages? What are advantages of living in the city? Disadvantages? Does this mean that people in cities live different lives than people in Hinton? Does this mean that people in cities live different lives than people in Hinton? Desire for comfort, access to information, and especially goods has drawn people to cities over time. Desire for comfort, access to information, and especially goods has drawn people to cities over time. Urbanization is the process of increased importance and influence of cities and other urban areas. Urbanization is the process of increased importance and influence of cities and other urban areas. Urbanization also allows for ease of government. Urbanization also allows for ease of government.

6. Sectionalism/Factionalism What kinds of divisions to see between people in school (this school or any other)? Please be respectful. What kinds of divisions to see between people in school (this school or any other)? Please be respectful. It is human nature to create categories for things and people, and often part of how we define ourselves is by showing how we are different than others. It is human nature to create categories for things and people, and often part of how we define ourselves is by showing how we are different than others. Sectionalism is the division of society into two or more distinct parts. These divisions are usually fully recognized by people living within them. Sectionalism is the division of society into two or more distinct parts. These divisions are usually fully recognized by people living within them.

7. Morality vs. Freedom (Plurality) Have you ever had a situation where you have had to choose between what is right for you but might not be so good for someone else? If you have what was the conflict like? Have you ever had a situation where you have had to choose between what is right for you but might not be so good for someone else? If you have what was the conflict like? People have long battled to balance individual rights (freedom) and the good of society (morality) People have long battled to balance individual rights (freedom) and the good of society (morality) As more freedom has been gained, the battle has intensified. As more freedom has been gained, the battle has intensified. Plurality (my definition) is the struggle within a society to balance its beliefs of right and wrong with the needs of individuals to express themselves. Plurality (my definition) is the struggle within a society to balance its beliefs of right and wrong with the needs of individuals to express themselves.

8. Internationalism Think of one country outside of the U.S. you would like to visit. Now discuss why. If absolutely cannot think of a country, how about a state outside of the midwest. Think of one country outside of the U.S. you would like to visit. Now discuss why. If absolutely cannot think of a country, how about a state outside of the midwest. Once a country becomes stable it begins to turn its attention beyond its borders. Once a country becomes stable it begins to turn its attention beyond its borders. Internationalism is the process where America began to involve itself into international affairs and gradually then began to dominate many of those affairs. Internationalism is the process where America began to involve itself into international affairs and gradually then began to dominate many of those affairs.

9. Innovation What new invention or technology do you think is the best? What new invention or technology do you think is the best? What do you think will be the next thing cell phones will be able to do? What do you think will be the next thing cell phones will be able to do? Humans have always sought to find better ways to do things. Humans have always sought to find better ways to do things. Americans are well known for their support of creative new ideas. Americans are well known for their support of creative new ideas. Innovation is the process of seeking new solutions to old problems or new uses for systems in place. Innovation is the process of seeking new solutions to old problems or new uses for systems in place.