APUSH 8 Themes Flashcards

Theme 1: American & National Identity (NAT)

• Explores the development of American identity through diverse populations.
• Highlights concepts such as Racial/Ethnic identities, citizenship, and American Exceptionalism.
• Examines the effects of nationalism, group identities, and assimilation on society.

Theme 2: Work, Exchange/Trade, and Technology (WXT)

• Analyzes factors that influenced economic exchange systems, including technology and government.
• Covers various components like Agriculture, Commerce/Trade, and Labor Systems.
• Discusses the impact of Economic developments, Globalization, and ideologies such as capitalism and socialism.

Theme 3: Geography & Environment (GEO)

• Investigates the influence of geography and environments on social and political trends.
• Considers both natural elements (climate, resources) and human-made factors.
• Describes interactions and exchanges of plants, diseases, and animals in the context of US development.

Theme 4: Migrations and Settlements (MIG)

• Focuses on the movements of people into, out of, and within the US and their impacts.
• Addresses Nativism and the influence of immigrant groups on US society and demographics.
• Evaluates the effects of European exploration on indigenous populations and debates over immigration policy.

Theme 5: Politics and Power (PCE)

• Examines the influence of social and political groups on US society and governance.
• Discusses changing political beliefs, the Constitution's interpretation, and the role of political parties.
• Analyzes struggles over Federalism and the evolution of rights and liberties.

Theme 6: America in the World (WOR)

• Investigates the global context of North American history and US world affairs influence.
• Discusses competition for resources, foreign policy, and expansionism.
• Evaluates US involvement in global conflicts and its role as a world actor.

Theme 7: American and Regional Culture (ARC)

• Examines the development and change of national and regional cultures' impact on policy and economy.
• Considers ideologies, religions, and artistic expressions as cultural markers.
• Discusses popular culture and its influence on regional identities and morality.

Theme 8: Social Structures (SOC)

• Analyzes the development and transformation of social organizations like class and religion.
• Investigates the influence of gender roles and cultural values on broader society.
• Explores the impact of ideals and social structures on national identity and interaction.