American National Character

Do you think national characters really exist?

• Yes, because people of a nation are united by similar outlooks, life goals, behavior, etc.

• No, because the idea of a national character is totally wrong, as all the people are different.

• Yes, but not all the people of a country demonstrate similar traits.

• No, because the idea of a national character is created on the basis of stereotypes.

What metaphor represents the present-day American population better?

• Melting Pot

• Pizza

• Salad Bowl

• American Apple Pie

Someone who pursues a markedly independent course in thought or action is usually called ...

• collectivist

• individualist

• outsider

• idealist

Someone guided by standards of perfection, beauty, or excellence is called ...

• nonconformist

• materialist

• pragmatist

• idealist

Someone who thinks that the only or the highest values or objectives lie in material well-being and material progress is ...

• philosopher

• idealist

• progressivist

• materialist

The two basic sets of theories on the American national character include ...

• 1. individualists and conformists

  2. idealists and materialists

• 1. individualists and conformists

  2. idealists and realists

• 1. individualists and collectivists

  2. optimists and pessimists

• 1. democrats and republicans

  2. idealists and materialists

What is the essence of the original concept of the American Dream?

• Anyone can be a success with the help of the government and the neighborhood.

• Having enough money to buy a large house.

• The USA is a land of opportunity giving a chance of upward mobility, freedom, and equality to hard-working and strong-willed people of all classes

• Embracing diversity and promoting inclusivity can improve workplace culture and boost employee morale