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Mind Map: Culture of the USA - Coggle Diagram
Mind Map: Culture of the USA
Core Cultural Values
Individualism & Freedom – Emphasis on personal rights, independence, and self-expression.
Equality & Democracy – Belief in equal opportunity and political participation.
Innovation & Entrepreneurship – “American Dream,” start-up culture, inventors & innovators.Visual idea: Statue of Liberty, American flag, Silicon Valley logo.
Innovation & Technology
Key figures:
Thomas Edison – Electric light bulb
Steve Jobs – Apple, personal computing
Elon Musk – SpaceX, TeslaVisual idea: Light bulb, iPhone, SpaceX rocket.
Arts & Literature
Authors:
Mark Twain – Realism, “Adventures of Huckleberry Finn”
F. Scott Fitzgerald – Jazz Age, “The Great Gatsby”
Toni Morrison – African American experience, “Beloved”
Music: Jazz, Blues, Rock’n’Roll, Hip Hop.
Visual idea: Jazz instruments, book covers, photo of Broadway.
Language
English (American English) – Dominant language; has evolved with influences from immigrants and indigenous languages.
Dialects & Accents – Southern, Northern, General American, African American Vernacular English (AAVE).
Key feature: Vocabulary and pronunciation differences from British English.Visual idea: Map of US showing regional accents, quotes from famous authors.
Popular Culture
Cinema & TV: Hollywood as the world’s entertainment hub.
Sports: Baseball, American Football, Basketball.
Food: Fast food culture, regional specialties (e.g., Southern BBQ, New York pizza).Visual idea: Hollywood sign, sports icons, burgers and hot dogs.
Religion & Beliefs
Diverse religious landscape: Christianity dominates, but Judaism, Islam, Buddhism, and others are present.
Religious holidays: Christmas, Easter, Thanksgiving (cultural as well as religious).
Visual idea: Church, Thanksgiving dinner table.
. Social Customs & Communication
Direct communication: People value clarity and openness.
Friendly greetings: Handshakes, casual first-name usage.
Importance of personal space (“elbow room”).Visual idea: Infographic showing typical American greetings and gestures.