When did the United States declare independence from England?

In the U.S. Constitution, the titles of nobility were _______.

The Americans separated church and state in order to _______.

The most basic American value is _______.

“Self-reliance” means that people should _______.

If a person depends too much on family or government support, they may _______.

Equality of opportunity means _______.

What is the “price” Americans pay for equality of opportunity?

Americans see life as a _______ for success.

People who win in competition are often called _______.

People who do not compete well are sometimes called _______.

The pressure to compete in American life starts from _______.

Older people in the U.S. often feel less respected because _______.

Many immigrants came to America to raise their _______.

The phrase “rags to riches” expresses the idea of _______.

Material possessions are seen as a sign of _______.

“Keeping up with the Joneses” means _______.

Americans believe that material success is the result of _______.

According to the text, American ideals such as freedom and equality are _______.

The early settlers wanted to live under the control of kings and priests.

In 1776, Americans declared independence from England.

The U.S. Constitution allows noble titles to create a class system.

Americans highly value individual freedom.

Self-reliance means being independent and solving one’s own problems.

Depending too much on others is seen as a sign of weakness in American culture.

Americans believe everyone should have equal results in life.

Equality of opportunity means each person has a fair chance to succeed.

Competition is viewed as unhealthy by most Americans.

Americans admire people who try hard and win.

The belief in hard work is connected to America’s Protestant work ethic.

Material wealth is often seen as a measure of success.

Americans like being called “materialistic.”

“Keeping up with the Joneses” means avoiding material competition.

The American dream suggests that anyone can rise from poverty to wealth.

Americans believe laziness, not bad luck, causes most poverty.

Equality of opportunity is always fully practiced in reality.

Most Americans still strongly believe in their traditional values.

The pressure to compete ends when Americans retire.

The six basic values are freedom, self-reliance, equality, competition, material wealth, and hard work.

The phrase “land of opportunity” refers to America’s belief in _______.

Americans dislike being told what to do because they value _______.

The separation of church and state helps to guarantee _______.

Americans believe success should depend on a person’s own _______.

Which of the following is NOT a traditional American value?

Many Americans think “charity begins at _______.”

The belief in equality of opportunity encourages people to _______.

Competition in American culture often leads to _______.

Which saying best reflects American individualism?

Americans respect people who make decisions _______.

The value of “material wealth” is often criticized because it can lead to _______.

In American society, people often measure success by _______.

Hard work is often seen as a moral duty because of the _______ tradition.

The American dream emphasizes both success and _______.

Which phrase best describes Americans’ attitude toward failure?

Americans usually prefer to make decisions based on _______.

People who work hard and succeed are often called “_______.”

The American ideal encourages people to take _______ for their actions.

“Do it yourself” culture in the U.S. shows Americans’ value of _______.

Americans admire those who “never give up,” showing their belief in _______.

Americans think the government should solve all personal problems.

Equality of opportunity means everyone will have the same result.

Americans often move to other cities for better opportunities.

Hard work is believed to bring personal success.

The “American Dream” is only for rich people.

Self-reliance encourages people to depend on themselves.

Most Americans believe they have full control over their own lives.

Americans usually admire those who make their own way in life.

Material success is often connected to happiness in American culture.

Freedom and equality are not important to most Americans today.