1) put your first name, last initial, and class period
2) write what your favorite cultural trait in the USA is that diffused to the USA from somewhere else
3) tell where that trait came from, and when it came to the USA
4) explain why it is your favorite cultural trait that diffused to the USA from somewhere else
For example:
1) Mr. H, 1st hour
2) the name "America"
3) from Germany around 1507
4) We, in the USA, love to call ourselves "America." What's cool is that "America" actually refers to all of the Americas (North, South, Central), and is named after Amerigo Vespucci, an Italian explorer who figured out that Columbus hadn't "discovered" Asia, but had bumped into some continents (the Americas) that Europeans did not know about. A German mapmaker (Martin Waldseemüller) was honoring Vespucci by naming these "new" lands "America" after Vespucci, instead of naming the lands after Columbus, who thought he was in Asia. If Columbus had figured things out better and spread the word more, we in the USA would probably be living in the USC, and we would be calling ourselves "Columbians" nowadays instead of "Americans"! Now, if that isn't cool, I don't know what is!!!
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1.Oscar L. 2nd Hour
ReplyDelete2.having Martin Luther King Jr. Day off
3.African-American Civil Rights Movement
4.Martin Luther King Jr. was a minister and social activist, who led the Civil Rights Movement in the United States from the mid-1950s until his death by assassination in 1968. To get African-American their rights .
1. Hunter M 3rd hour.
ReplyDelete2. having major holidays off that we only celebrate.
3. these holidays to celebrate for veterans.
4. not many other countries celebrate as many holidays as us and that what makes the U.S. different.
1. Yelka B. 3rd hour
ReplyDelete2. The English language
3. Came from Britain
4. It's my favorite because it's an easy language and spoken around the US
1. Tyler D. 3rd hour
ReplyDelete2. Having freedom to any religion
3. It was adopted on December 15, 1791, as one of the ten amendments that constitute the Bill of Rights.
4. Not all countries give the people a right to think what ever they think about religion.
1. Bode B. 3rd hour
ReplyDelete2. having weeks at a time off from school to celebrate major holidays
3. it came from people who honored Saint Nicholas in the 1500s and wanted to continue his tradition
4. not all countries get more than one stocking full of presents that are as expensive as the ones the USA gets
1. Alyssa H. 2nd hour
ReplyDelete2. Horseback riding
3. The first documented horse riding was in 500 b.c. in Central Asia
4. Horseback riding is one of my favorite things to do on the weekends.
1. Zach T.
ReplyDelete2. Sports
3. boxing has been traced to ancient Summer done by Gilgamesh
4. playing sports has made a big impact in my life
1.Oscar L. 2nd Hour
ReplyDelete2.Chinetown
3. Its people from China and it formed in San Francisco in 1850
4.Its my favorite because I like the food there, It feels like I am in China, and I like their attractions. That is why I like Chinatown.
1. Anna Kierzyk, 2nd Hour
ReplyDelete2. Gymnastics
3. Ancient Greece, came to America in 1830s.
4. This is my favorite trait because i've always loved gymnastics. Although I am not in gymnastics anymore, I love to watch different gymnasts practice. I especially love watching the gymnastics events during the Olympics.
1. Erin H. 2nd hour
ReplyDelete2. Christmas
3. To worship the birth of Christ
4. Not every country celebrates Christmas and I love the time I spend with my family for this holiday.
1). Heather B. 3rd hour
ReplyDelete2). Christmas
3) Celebrating the birth of Christ
4). This is my favorite trait, because of spending time with family, making memories, decorating and seeing all the festive lights around town.
1. Kimberly F. 3rd Hour
ReplyDelete2. The music that Americans listen to.
3. Music has been with Americans since we discovered the land in 1492.
4. This is my favorite trait because music is one way many people express emotions. Also it is enjoyable to many people to just listen to music.
1. Kelsey A. 3rd hour
ReplyDelete2. Swimming
3. Swimming was discovered in Egypt during the stone age
4. This is one of my favorite cultural traits because i used to do the sport and it has been around for billions of years and its still a popular sport.
1.Carson G. 2nd hour
ReplyDelete2. Democracy
3. It was created by the Greeks in the sixth century BC. It came into American in 1788
4. This is my favorite cultural trait because in the United States, the people get to choose its leaders.
1. Vilis S. 2nd hour
ReplyDelete2. Statue of liberty
3. This statue was built by Gustave Eiffel, from France, and dedicated on October 28, 1886. It was given as a gift to America from the French people.
4. I love this Cultural Trait because for many, It is what they picture when they think of America, and is a huge symbol of American freedom.
Connor D 2nd Hour
ReplyDeleteSports
Was found in the early centuries in more eastern countries
I picked this because sports is the main way I am connected to the culture
Max Buss
ReplyDeleteFootball
came from the sport of rugby around 1869
i like this because it is my favorite sport and i play it
1.Peter Jones/2nd Hour
ReplyDelete2. Technology
3. I think that yes we have technology, but I'm thinking Japan tech not USA, We as a country don't have the materials and minds to develop new tech every month like Japan does.
4. I love this trait because it is tech everyone love technology.
1. Jake Knight/3rd
ReplyDelete2. statue of liberty
3. it was built in France and given to the U.S. as a gift.
4. i like this trait because it symbolizes the free world.
1. Kaitlyn T. 3rd per
ReplyDelete2. Names
3. they come from all around the world and some are way different than others.
4. I like this because i think its just a cool idea that your name may not even be known in another place.
1. Eric C. 3rd period
ReplyDelete2. hockey
3. it came from Canada in the 1880s
4. Its a great sport you can do any time of the year and is very popular.
1. Esther D. (3rd hour)
ReplyDelete2. Thanksgiving
3. Thanksgiving was a celebration that started in 1621 when the pilgrims had harvested enough food to last the winter. So they decided to have a feast with the Wampanoag who had given them help in getting the food.
4. I enjoy Thanksgiving because it is a time to spend the day with my family and have quality time with them.
1. Aubrie 2nd hour
ReplyDelete2. music
3. been with us Americans since this country became ours way back when, but obviously changed alot overtime.
4. this cultural trait is one of my favorites out of them all because it gives each and everyone of us to express ourselves in our own ways and have complete heart desires and passion for it.
1. Hannah O 2nd hour
ReplyDelete2. Art
3. Different forms of art have came to America through out the years. For example painting was first found in caves 31,000 years ago.
4. This is trait of American culture is my favorite because art has influenced many people in the country to express themselves in a different way.
1. Justin Lieber 3rd Hour
ReplyDelete2. Basketball
3. 1891 From Canada
4. Basketball is a fun sport enjoyed by millions of Americans that either play or watch the sport. Basketball has lead to many heroes and role models we look up to today.
1.Mckenzie G. 2nd hour
ReplyDelete2.Music
3.Music has been in America since the 900s
4.This trait is my favorite because there is so many different types of music for different people
1. Madi L 3rd hour
ReplyDelete2. Music
3. Music has been in America for so many year and came from all different countries, not just one specific
4. People listen to music happy or sad, it make people feel better and alone when they need to be. I like how there is so much music to pick from
1. Logan B 2nd Hour
ReplyDelete2. Olympics
3. Decades ago from the Romans
4. The Olympics are very intense and fun to watch. I like The Olympics because all the sports in it look really fun to play and it is interesting to see which country won the gold medal in each sport.
Braden Baird 3rd hour
ReplyDeletepizza
from Italy
Pizza is my favorite food and there are many different kinds of pizza. I really enjoy its taste.
1.cate K 3rd hour
ReplyDelete2.cross country
3. originated from england
4. I do cross country and i like running
1. Caroline M; Period 3
ReplyDelete2. Ice cream
3. China and around 200 BC
4. Ice cream is my favorite cultural trait because ice cream is my absolute favorite dessert. There is over a million different flavors and cones that all originated from China mixing milk and rice!
1. Tom L. 3rd Period.
ReplyDelete2. Mexican Food.
3. Mexican food became popular in the United States when it came to Texas in the 1940's and was mixed with American food.
4. Mexican food is one of my many favorite food varieties because it is different and diverse and also tastes good.
1. Paul P.
ReplyDelete2. Computer
3. Came from a Korean owned factory.
4. The computer is my favorite cultural trait because everyone uses a computer almost everyday and cant stop using social media.
1.molly Marshall
ReplyDelete2. music
3. its always been apart of our culture and has developed over the years
4. it lets people express the way they feel through music and i think it just helpes people in a lot of situations
1. Colleen Barnes, 2nd hour
ReplyDelete2. Movies
3. Movies came from Australia around the 1890s
4. Movies are my favorite culture trait that was diffused from another country because I like that movies can entertain you and keep you not bored.
1. Ryan M class 2
ReplyDelete2 american food
3 it has been invented and perfected over the years
4 the computer has help mankind so much
1. Charles A. Period 3
ReplyDelete2. Computers
3. Some factory in Taiwan
4. Computers are vital to most americans and everyone uses one everday
1) Ashley C. 2nd
ReplyDelete2) Musicals
3) Europe around 1600
4) Musicals are one of my favorite diffused cultural traits that came to the United States because they tell stories with acting and music, and are full of culture.
1. Fiona P. 2nd
ReplyDelete2. Music
3. Music came from all over because there are many different styles of music that originate from not just different places, but different time periods too.
4. I like music because there are so many types of music that almost anyone can find a type of music they adore... or they have nice feelings towards. Also music is so infectious and is a worldwide way of expressing yourself. Its just awesome that's why.
1.Emily M. 3rd per.
ReplyDelete2. Cross Country
3. Cross country originated from England in the early 19th century
4. I do cross country and I love how America took running and adapted to England's sport.
1. Holly L, second perioid
ReplyDelete2. English
3. The language came from England/Britain
4. English is the language I speak and am used to.
Jade F
ReplyDeleteArt
its basically been around forever
I like it because its a way to express yourself and it influences everybody
Richard 3rd period
ReplyDeletebusiness
it helps keep our economy stable
Joey T. 3rd hour
ReplyDeleteMy favorite trait is being religious (christian)
The religion christian came from Rome Italy and arrived in America in the 16th 17th centuries
This is my favorite Trait because it brings many holidays that we all spend more time with are family and bring fun happy memories.