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	~United States History: Big Ideas & Concepts~ Political Development The US political system has developed around democratic values which aim to ensure people’s rights and voice in government. Republicanism Federalism Rights & Liberties Economic Development The U.S. economy has developed around capitalist values, and has transformed from a nation of independent farmers to an industrial giant. Free Enterprise/Free Trade Economic Opportunity LaborSystems Social and Cultural Development US society has become increasingly diverse, continually struggling to achieve full inclusion of all citizens. Diversity & Inclusion inconsistencies Although our country prides itself on its core values, there have been many instances where we have  contradicted those values. Inconsistencies w/values of Republicanism, Rights & Liberties, Inclusion Concept Definitions Political Development Republicanism:  the notion that people have a voice in government Inconsistency with Republicanism: when people were denied a voice in government       States’ Power / Limiting Federal Power       Fearing that a strong federal government would rule tyrannically and take away rights or voice of the people, efforts are made to maintain the power of states and to limit the powers of the central, federal government. Federalism:  In an effort to make government more responsive to the people, powers are divided between Federal and State governments. Federal Power Recognizing that the country needs strong unity and coordination, powers are given to a central, federal government VS Rights and Liberties: the notion that people have certain “God-given” rights that the government protects Examples of Rights: “life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness;”         From the Bill of Rights:  freedom of speech, freedom of the press, freedom of religion, property rights, justice/due process. Inconsistency with Rights and Liberties: when people were denied rights. Economic Development Free Enterprise/Free Trade:  the development of business and trade, including the notion that government should not restrict business and trade activities Economic Opportunity:  the expectation that, in America, there are opportunities available to better an individual’s economic situation Labor Systems:  identifying who does the work; the various systems of labor used in America Society and Culture Diversity: the variety of people in America Inclusion: the notion that every group of people is treated equally and has access to the same opportunities Inconsistency with Inclusion: discrimination; when people were not treated equally or not included equally in society.