Culture

The student understands the relationship between the arts and the times during which they were created. The student is expected to:

Identify significant examples of art, music, and literature from various periods in U. S. History such as the painting American Progress, "Yankee Doodle," and "Paul Revere's Ride";

Explain how examples of art, music, and literature reflect the times during which they were created.

The student understands the contributions of people of various racial, ethnic, and religious groups to the United States. The student is expected to:

Identify the similarities and differences within and among various racial, ethnic, and religious groups in the United States;

Describe customs and traditions of various racial, ethnic, and religious groups in the United States;

Summarize the contributions of people of various racial, ethnic, and religious groups to our national identity.