https://padlet.com/kmcgauley/dqlqeugwfp3c Brainstorm values, beliefs, and attitudes that contribute to the American voice. en-us 2017-08-22 12:24:12 UTC 2018-08-17 16:14:16 UTC hello@padlet.com https://padlet.com/kmcgauley/dqlqeugwfp3c/wish/273743768 privacy, defense, freedom, individuality, hard work, independence, religion, education, equality]]> 2018-08-17 15:44:13 UTC https://padlet.com/kmcgauley/dqlqeugwfp3c/wish/273743768 https://padlet.com/kmcgauley/dqlqeugwfp3c/wish/273744162 Americans deem privacy as a right to have control of their own lives and identity. Controlling how much other people know about you is a power that Americans hold dear.]]> 2018-08-17 15:45:54 UTC https://padlet.com/kmcgauley/dqlqeugwfp3c/wish/273744162 https://padlet.com/kmcgauley/dqlqeugwfp3c/wish/273744577 Protection from threats is something some Americans couldn't live without. With the largest military in the world and gun laws that differ from the majority of nations in the world, the United States values defense an exceptional amount relative to other countries.]]> 2018-08-17 15:47:34 UTC https://padlet.com/kmcgauley/dqlqeugwfp3c/wish/273744577 https://padlet.com/kmcgauley/dqlqeugwfp3c/wish/273744662 Americans believe hard work is the key to success and a way to move up in the social ladder, and it is a core value of the American Dream.]]> 2018-08-17 15:47:50 UTC https://padlet.com/kmcgauley/dqlqeugwfp3c/wish/273744662 https://padlet.com/kmcgauley/dqlqeugwfp3c/wish/273745978 As a developed nation, social issues such as equality are something our country has the luxury to care about. Everyone fights for their own sets of belief to be considered equally to all other sets of beliefs.]]> 2018-08-17 15:51:24 UTC https://padlet.com/kmcgauley/dqlqeugwfp3c/wish/273745978 https://padlet.com/kmcgauley/dqlqeugwfp3c/wish/273746771 America has a very ambitious attitude because it strives to be the best or first with everything. Americans tend to see everything as an opportunity to advance and improve. This ambition is what sparks all of the movement and innovation that America is known for. ]]> 2018-08-17 15:54:03 UTC https://padlet.com/kmcgauley/dqlqeugwfp3c/wish/273746771 https://padlet.com/kmcgauley/dqlqeugwfp3c/wish/273746792 America is very proud of who they are and what they have achieved. Americans have a strong sense of pride for their history and roots. Many people feel proud to be American, and see America as a superior and more advanced country. Rather than being ashamed or apologetic, Americans tend to feel proud, and will take responsibility for who they are and what they do. ]]> 2018-08-17 15:54:06 UTC https://padlet.com/kmcgauley/dqlqeugwfp3c/wish/273746792 https://padlet.com/kmcgauley/dqlqeugwfp3c/wish/273746833 America has a very independent attitude in regards to other countries.  America has a "everyone for themselves" kind of attitude. People are expected to take care of themselves and create their own successes. Rather than needing or seeking help from others, Americans find their own solutions. ]]> 2018-08-17 15:54:16 UTC https://padlet.com/kmcgauley/dqlqeugwfp3c/wish/273746833 https://padlet.com/kmcgauley/dqlqeugwfp3c/wish/273747235 Fearless, Confident, Proud, Independent, Unbothered, curious, interested/invested, ambitious, diverse]]> 2018-08-17 15:56:02 UTC https://padlet.com/kmcgauley/dqlqeugwfp3c/wish/273747235 https://padlet.com/kmcgauley/dqlqeugwfp3c/wish/273748073 Americans believe in choice/freedom because we don't like others dictating our lives.]]> 2018-08-17 15:58:56 UTC https://padlet.com/kmcgauley/dqlqeugwfp3c/wish/273748073 https://padlet.com/kmcgauley/dqlqeugwfp3c/wish/273748681 Americans like to believe their country is the best because many Americans have dedicated their lives to making America a good place to live, and they are personally attached to the land that they have grown up on.]]> 2018-08-17 16:01:09 UTC https://padlet.com/kmcgauley/dqlqeugwfp3c/wish/273748681 https://padlet.com/kmcgauley/dqlqeugwfp3c/wish/273749742 Americans support democracy because they like to have a role in deciding how they are governed.]]> 2018-08-17 16:04:57 UTC https://padlet.com/kmcgauley/dqlqeugwfp3c/wish/273749742 https://padlet.com/kmcgauley/dqlqeugwfp3c/wish/273750152 Americans support capitalism because they like the choice to spend their money as they like.]]> 2018-08-17 16:06:30 UTC https://padlet.com/kmcgauley/dqlqeugwfp3c/wish/273750152