Chapter 4 of Who Are We? discusses Anglo-Protestant Culture. Huntington asserts an interesting point that America would not the same as it is today if it had not been inhabited by British Protestants. If it were inhabited by French, Spanish, or Portuguese… Read moreWho Are We Chapter 4 ERA
In the beginning of this chapter, Huntington differentiates between settler and Immigrants. Settlers refer to the first societies of Anglo-Protestants that first settled in America. They brought with them their own culture that became the common culture of the United… Read moreHuntington-ERA Chapter 3
Huntington begins by using the example of the 9/11 attacks in America to show how during nationally threatening times patriotism increases significantly. During this time of an event, Nationalism becomes prominent and then over time, it begins to fade away… Read moreERA #1 Who Are We Chp 1
Identity is a concept that affects everyday life. It is predetermined but also is able to be altered. Groups and even individuals have more than one identity. We use identities to judge people and make assumptions. We may not have… Read moreERA #1: Who Are We? Chapter 2
The age long ebb and flow of American nationalism has never been consistent. With Americans believing and not believing in their country. This has been a problem since the start of America when immigrants were coming across the Atlantic/Pacific Oceans… Read moreWho Are We?-CH1 Post