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Jody Skinner. Anglo-American Cultural Studies
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[1]Introduction
[6]1 The Where (geography)
Does the term “continental UScontinental US” make sense?
How have physical barriers affected the settlement of the US?
How does the size of the US compare to European countries?
What are some interesting and unusual physical features of the US?
[11]What effects has civilization had upon AmericaAmerica’s physical features?
How do the latitudes of major American cities compare with European cities?
[12]How could you briefly describe the climate of the US?
And how have Americans learned to live with climatic extremes?
How is the United States divided for political purposes?
What do you think will become the 51st state51st state?
[14]What’s the most interesting “American” city?
[16]And what about Washington DCWashington DC?
[17]Where do most Americans live?
And what about the entire population of the US in comparison to European countries?
And what languages do all these people speak as their mother tongues?
Is it easy to distinguish between the terms Britain, the British IslesBritish Isles, EnglandEngland, Great BritainGreat Britain, and the United KingdomUnited Kingdom?
How has the geographical location of Britain affected its history?
What are some of the effects of the Channel TunnelChannel Tunnel on Britain?
How does the size of the UK compare to European countries?
What are some interesting and unusual physical features of the UK?
Can you name three important and interesting rivers in Britain?
[27]Can you briefly describe the historical and contemporary importance of some of the forested areas in Britain?
How could you briefly describe the climate of the UK?
How is the United KingdomUnited Kingdom divided?
What’s the most interesting “British” city?
And where do most British people live?
And what’s the entire population of the UK in comparison to European UnionEuropean Union countries?
[33]Give two terms to describe population movement in Britain
And what languages do all these people speak as their mother tongues?
[35]2 The When (history)
2.1 AmericaAmerica: Early and Colonial Period. And when was the very beginning?
[36]Who were some of the original inhabitants of what is now the USA?
And who were some of the first European settlers in the New WorldNew World?
What were some events leading to the American RevolutionAmerican Revolution?
2.2 Territorial Expansion. What was the LouisianaLouisiana PurchaseLouisiana Purchase?
What were some of the effects of the War of 1812War of 1812?
What was the Monroe DoctrineMonroe Doctrine?
What were some political and social reforms of this time period?
2.3 The Civil War. What was the Underground Railroad?
[42]Name some important, interesting, and influential people
What were some of the results of the Dred Scott decisionDred Scott decision?
What problems were caused by admission of new states to the Union?
Name some interesting names, places, and events associated with the Civil War
2.4 From ReconstructionReconstruction to Closing of the Frontier. Why did the ConstitutionConstitution have to be changed?
Who were the winners and losers at the end of ReconstructionReconstruction?
What was the Homestead ActHomestead Act?
What event is associated with Promontory SummitPromontory Summit?
2.5 From the Gilded to the Jazz AgeJazz Age
What was one reaction to the powerpower of the newly rich industrialists?
What was the Plessy v. FergusonPlessy v.Ferguson decision?
What did “Remember the Maine” and “Remember the LusitaniaLusitania” refer to?
What is suffrage?
What was ProhibitionProhibition?
2.6 Contemporary AmericaAmerica
How was the New DealNew Deal really new?
[51]Distinguish General MacArthurMacArthur, Douglas General from Senator McCarthyMcCarthy, Joseph Senator
Choose a few influential events between 1954 and 1969
What were the effects of US involvement in the Vietnam WarVietnam War on American society?
Mention the most important political scandal since the 1970s
What effects did Watergate have on American political life?
What do you associate with AmericaAmerica in the new millennium?
2.7 Britain: Early and Norman Period
[55]And what about the beginning of English history?
Mention some evidence of Britain’s early population
Mention some evidence of the RomanRoman conquestRoman conquest of Britain
Mention some evidence of the Anglo-SaxonAnglo-Saxons (and don’t forget King ArthurKing ArthurArthur, King)
What do you associate with AlfredAlfred the Great?
[58]Describe the causes and effects of the Norman ConquestNorman Conquest
2.8 From the Plantagenets to the Roses
[59]Describe the importance of Henry IIHenry II’s reign
What about ScotlandScotland and WalesWales during the reign of Edward IEdward I and II and afterwards?
What were the effects of the Black DeathBlack Death?
What were the effects of the Wars of the RosesWars of the Roses?
2.9 From King Henry to Cromwell
Who won the struggle between the Catholic Church and the English monarch in the mid 16th century?
What role did religion play for Mary TudorMary I, Tudor and Mary StuartMary Stuart, Queen of Scots?
Why was Elizabethan EnglandEngland glorious?
But what does the SpanishSpanish ArmadaSpanish Armada have to do with English history?
[64]Describe the causes and results of the Civil War
[65]What about IrelandIreland?
2.10 From Restoration to the HanoversHanovers. What effects did the PlaguePlague and Great FireGreat Fire have on LondonLondon?
What role did religion play in the reign of James IIJames II?
What was the “Glorious RevolutionGlorious Revolution”?
What was the effect of George IGeorge I on English politics?
Briefly outline the rebellion led by Bonnie Prince Charlie
What are some results of the Industrial RevolutionIndustrial Revolution in Britain?
Describe the importance of the Acts of UnionActs of Union up to 1801
What was the Catholic Emancipation ActCatholic Emancipation Act?
2.11 [71]From VictoriaVictoria to ChurchillChurchill, Winston
Describe Britain’s foreign policy during the DisraeliDisraeli era
[72]Describe the beginnings of socialismsocialism and the founding of the LabourLabour Party
Mention some of the important events in Irish history
Name a few British leaders during the two World Wars
2.12 Contemporary Britain. What were the principles of the welfare statewelfare state?
Begin with the disintegration of the British EmpireBritish Empire and end with the concept of devolutiondevolution
What do you associate with Britain in the new millennium?
[78]3 The ABCs of British and American Life (special issues)
Abortionabortion
[80]Capital Punishment
Class System
Gun Control/Right to Bear Arms
Welfare State US
[91]Welfare State UK
[94]4 Uniform-ity and Plural-ity (education)
4.1 Education in Britain
4.2 Education in the US
And the situation today?
[114]5 Queendom and Republicracy
[136]6 The Pound Stops Here for a CommonwealthCommonwealth (Cromwell)Commonwealth for All?
[157]7 Who, Where From, and Where To
[184]8 Weddings, Baptisms, and Funerals in The City on the Hill (religion)
[211]9 From National Parks to Natural Disasters (environmental concerns)
[228]10 Paper, Waves, and Bytes (media)
[244]11 Bread and Circuses (the arts, leisure time activities and sportssports, foodfood)
11.1 A for architecturearchitecture
11.2 F for fashionfashion
11.3 F for film
11.4 M for music
11.5 V for visual arts
11.6 Leisure Time Activities
11.7 [260]Sport(s)
11.8 Food? Food!
[269]II: Looking at Anglo-American Cultural Studies
[271]12 Identity: Who’s the Us, Who’s the Them?
[285]13 Power: Those Who Got It and Those That Ain’t
[299]14 Gender: Wo-Men
[313]15 New Media Was, Is, and Always Will Be the Message?
[326]16 Culture with a Big “C” and with a Little “c” in Anglo-American Cultural Studies “What is cultureculture?”
[349]Conclusion
[354]Recommendations for Further Reading
Bibliography
[362]Index
[376]List of Illustrations
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