In U.S. History students were assigned to create a political cartoon with 3 characters having a conversation where each character explains why they thing the country is becoming more united or more divided during the 1800’s.

4 Shared American Values:

1. Limited Government – Government should only have a little control in the lives of citizens
2. Rights & Responsibilities – Everyone has freedoms that must be protected and everyone must follow the law
3. Equal Opportunity – Everyone should be treated fairly
4. Opportunity of the Market System – The government must leave business alone and get involved only when absolutely necessary