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2. What is an American? - Class 4 ClassTheme 9/28 Introductions Imaging America, then and now 10/5 Becoming America 10/12 Where did my America go? 10/19The American century 10/26 Worcester is America Readings and presentations are available online.are available online Course slides will be available within 15 prior to the start of class.

3. What is an American? - Class 4

4.  [T]he largest gathering of the Ku Klux Klan ever held in New England took place at the Agricultural Fairgrounds in Worcester. [T]he largest gathering of the Ku Klux Klan ever held in New England took place at the Agricultural Fairgrounds in Worcester.

5. What is an American? - Class 4

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7. The most disruptive technology of the last century is in your house The most disruptive technology of the last century is in your house – Washington Post What is an American? - Class 4

8. American Dream in Decline? What is an American? - Class 4

9. “The American Dream is that dream of a land in which life should be better and richer and fuller for everyone, with opportunity for each according to ability or achievement. … It is not a dream of motor cars and high wages merely, but a dream of social order in which each man and each woman shall be able to attain to the fullest stature of which they are innately capable, and be recognized by others for what they are, regardless of the fortuitous circumstances of birth or position.” The Epic of America

10. A Howl and a Yippie! What is an American? - Class 4