Portrait of the USA

Portrait of the USA - George Clack

Ch. 1 - One From Many Immigration patterns and ethnic composition Ch. 2 - From Sea to Shining Sea Geography and regional characteristics Ch. 3 - Toward the City on a Hill A brief history of the United States Ch. 4 - A Responsive Government Separation of powers and the democratic process Ch. 5 - The Business of America Agriculture, mass production, the labor movement, and the economic system Ch. 6 - A Diverse Educational System Structure, standards, and challenges Ch. 7 - A Republic of Science Inquiry and innovation in science and medicine Ch. 8 - Separating Church and State Freedom of religion Ch. 9 - The Social Safety Net Public assistance and health care Ch. 10 - Distinctively American Arts Music, dance, architecture, visual arts, and literature Ch. 11 - Exporting Popular Culture Baseball, basketball, movies, jazz, rock and roll, and country music Ch. 12 - The Media and Their Messages Freedom of the press, newspapers, radio, and television National Celebrations Holidays in the United States