Watch the Facing History video in which individuals around the world are asked to select three words that define America.
Question 1
There were many words that had positive connotations. Choose 3 of the following and decide if you agree with them or not and why.
honest, organized, democracy, rich, nice, disciplined
Question 2
There were many words with negative connotations Choose 3 and decide whether you agree with them or not and why.
dangerously ignorant, naive, imperialist, violation of human rights
Question 3
There were some words that are not obviously positive or negative. With each determine if it was meant to be a positive or negative description, whether you think it’s positive or negative and why.
McDonalds, Bling Bling (Hollywood, LA), Money Money Money , Modern Roman Empire
Question 4
In your honest, no filter assessment, what are 4 new words you would use to describe the United States. Try to find balance (2 positive or 2 negative) but you can answer any way you like.