1. Chapter 6 Section 3 Culture and Lifestyle

2. Objectives: Explain Cultural Characteristics of North America, including religion and language Evaluate the different types of artwork found in North America, including Music, Visual Arts, Literature, and Popular Entertainment

3. Cultural Characteristics The combination of a variety of cultures create a very unique life in the United States and Canada. Examples: Religion, Languages, The Arts, and Lifestyles

4. Religion Freedom of religion has always been valued in the U.S. and Canada. Many of the migrants to this region did so to worship freely. Most American and Canadians citizens who are members of organized religion are Christians. – U.S.:Protestant, Canada: Roman Catholic – Other prominent religions include Judaism, Islam, and Buddhism.

5. Languages English is main language in U.S. English and French are the official languages of Canada. Immigrants from Great Britain brought English to the U.S. and much of Canada. In Quebec, however, French is the official language. – Many Quebecois want Quebec’s independence and support a movement for separatism.

6. The Southwestern United States has had a large Spanish speaking population since colonial times. In New Mexico, any communications within the state government or with local governments may be in Spanish or English, making New Mexico bilingual.

7. Music Native American music- drums, flutes, whistles, and vocal chanting. Europeans- folk and religious music. At the beginning of the 1900s, a distinct form of music known as jazz emerged in African American communities. By the end of the century, country music and rock and roll became popular music forms.

8. Visual Arts Painting and Sculpture moved away from traditional European styles and explored new themes. – Early 1900s- the Ashcan Group focused of Urban Life – Canada- Group of Seven – Georgia O'Keefe: Southwestern U.S. – Abstract styles also became popular. Architects: U.S.- Frank Lloyd Wright; Canada- Arthur Erickson

9. Literature First dealt with European history and religious themes. – Later writers, such as James Fenimore Cooper, Nathaniel Hawthorne, and Edgar Allan Poe wrote about life in North America. Mark Twain- life on the Mississippi Margaret Lawrence- prairies of Central Canada Willa Cather- Life on the Great Plains.

10. More recently, writers have focused on highlighting aspects of culture – Richard Wright and Toni Morrison depict the African American experience. – Maxine Hong Kingston and Amy Tan write about the experiences of Asian immigrants. – Isaac Bashevis Singers stories reflect of Jewish Americans – Rudolfo Anaya and Sandra Cisneros focus on Hispanic American lives and issues.

11. Objectives: List components that make up the lifestyle of North America Analyze different forms of recreation, education, health care, and holidays

12. Popular Entertainment The culture influence of Canada and the U.S. on the rest of the world is strongest in the area of popular entertainment. During the 1900s the U.S. became the world’s dominant source for entertainment and popular fashion. – Motion picture- began in New York City and moved to southern California. – Hollywood is synonymous with the movie business.

13. Canadian film is know for documentaries. Canada is also known for its Shakespeare Festival, held annually in Stratford, Ontario. Broadway, a New York City street name, is identified with popular theater.

14. Lifestyles As citizens of two of the worlds wealthiest countries, the United States and Canada enjoy a high standard of living. The socio-economic status, or level of income, leads to many advantages and opportunities. – Example: Education, Housing, Agricultural Surplus

15. Health Care People in the U.S. and Canada can expect to live longer lives than people in many other parts of the world. High level of economic development enables governments to devote substantial resources to healthcare. Health care is administered differently in both countries.

16. Education The U.S. and Canada have similar educational systems, including public and private schools. Both countries have compulsory education requirements. The literacy rate in both countries is 97%.

17. Sports and Recreation Sports are integral parts of both countries culture. Television transformed sports in the late 1900s. As a result, sports heroes have become household names. Yellowstone, the first U.S. national park was created in 1872 and covers parts of Wyoming, Montana, and Idaho.

18. Celebrations Holiday celebrations in both countries are rather similar. Both countries celebrate many of the same religious holidays, and many civic observations are similar, although held on different days. American Independence Day: July 4 th Canada Day: July 1 st Both are displays of patriotism, or loyalty to one’s country.

19. Closure: 7 in Book: Paragraph on how Sports can increase cultural understanding

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