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Thanksgiving
Although this holiday is celebrated in other countries, its roots go back to America with the Pilgrims. It is important in culture because it was first celebrated in the first Amercian colony. -
Newspaper
Newspapers began with the colonial period. They provided Americans with news and Benjamin Franklin saw it as an opportunity to instruct Americans morally. Since then, newspapers have continued to run and bring Americans news about important events. -
Boston Tea Party
Americans disguised as Indians threw a new shipment of tea into the harbor, protesting the Tea Act. This event is important becuase is defines the spirit of Americans. -
Fourth of July
On July 4, 1776, the Declaration of Independence was adopted by the Continental Congress. Today, the Fourth of July is a very important part of American culture. -
Francis Scott Key
Key wrote the Star Spangled Banner during the War of 1812 but was not considered the national anthem until1931. It is a very important part of American culture and is sung before many events such as football games. -
Levi Strauss
Levi Strauss was the inventor of blue jeans and brought them to America in the 1850s as workpants. This is significant because jeans are common pants in American and are important in American culture. -
Baseball
Baseball is seen as America's pastime and the first game to charge admission was in 1858. Baseball is a very important part of American culture and is the first thing that comes to mind when you think of America. -
Civil War
The Civil War was fought from 1861-1865 and was fought between the North and South. It's a defining characteristic of culture because it was a push to end slavery and give blacks their freedom. -
Memorial Day
Memorial Day is a national holiday that is celebrated annually and is a day of remembering the people who fought and died for our country. This is important in American culture because these people died in order to protect our rights and freedom. -
President's Day
President's Day is celebrated on the third Monday of February and is a national holiday in America. This is important in American culture because it is a day to reflect on America's successes. -
Invention of Basketball
Dr. James Naismith invented the game of basketball in Springfield MA in 1890. In 1936, baskeball became an Olympic sport. Today, basketball is one of the more popular sports and is popular in American culture. -
Labor Day
Labor Day is a naional holiday that celebrates the labor movement and is dedicated to achievements of workers. Is connects to culture because working and being successful is part of the "American Dream". -
Ford Model T
When the Ford Model T was produced by Henry Ford, it was seen as the first affordable car available to middle class Americans. It shaped American culture and now almost everyone in America owns a car. -
Hollywood
Movies are very popular in American culture and the first movie was produced in 1912. It connects to culture because we are interested in celebrities and fame is part of American culture. -
Veterans Day
Veterans Day is a national holiday celebrated annually that honors all former or current people serving in the military. It's important in culture because it's good to remember the people that fought to keep America free. -
Music
Although music existed before the 1920s, that is when it really became popular. Music has always been a big part of culture and it can bring people together. -
Women's rights
The 19th amendment gave women the right to vote. This shaped American culture because today some of the most successful and influentual people are women. -
Fast Food
The first fast food restaurant was White Castle. Fast food is everywhere in America and is seen as a defining characteristic.. -
MLK
Martin Luther King Jr. was a civil rights activist and his birthday is a national holiday. This is important because giving blacks their rights was an important part of American history and shaped culture. -
Pearl Harbor Day
This is a recognized holiday in America is to remember and to honor the people that died during the surprise attack. It's important in American culture becuase it made us go into WWII and that war shaped history and culture.
