Discussion response for American Nations: A History of the Eleven Rival Cultures of North America by Colin Woodard 1. According to Woodard, what is the major obstacle to American political unity? 2. What were the first eight “rival American cultures” that emerged during the early European settlement of North America? Why does the author use the term “nations” to describe these groups? 3. What does the author have to say about the “conventional map of North America” and its borders?
Discussion response for
American Nations: A History of the Eleven Rival Cultures of North America by Colin Woodard
1. According to Woodard, what is the major obstacle to American political unity?
2. What were the first eight “rival American cultures” that emerged during the early European
settlement of North America? Why does the author use the term “nations” to describe these
groups?
3. What does the author have to say about the “conventional map of North America” and its
borders?
4. Describe the origin, geography, and political culture of two of the following “rival American
Nations:” El Norte, Deep South, Greater Appalachia.* Briefly speculate as to how each region’s
political culture has influenced its response to the pandemic and/or other recent national political
issues. [*Note that the chapter excerpts are posted in a separate file from the introduction]
5. The author argues that culture is more acquired than inherited (i.e. where you are has a stronger
influence than where you or your family comes from). Do you agree? Is there an example from your
family or social environment that supports or contradicts this idea?
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