Culture of North America

The culture of North America refers to the arts and other manifestations of human activities and achievements from the continent of North America. It is shaped by a rich combination of different backgrounds, traditions, and ways of life. It reflects the diversity of its people and the influence of history in forming a unique cultural identity. Its strong global influence also makes it an important culture to study and understand. This culture is expressed in different aspects of society, showing how diversity and historical development have contributed to the way of life in North America today.

History

Indigenous North American societies emphasized egalitarianism,^[1] with European cultures arriving in North America after 1492 from the south (through Spanish exploration and conquest) and the east.^[2] The integration of cultures throughout North America has brought them closer over centuries, but has also led to fears over excessive Americanization.^[3]

Mythology and folklore

Languages

North-American English (see Anglo-America):

Indigenous languages:

Cree
Ojibwe

French:

American French
- Frenchville French
- Louisiana French
- Missouri French
- Muskrat French
- New England French (a variety of Canadian French spoken in New England)
Canadian French
Haitian French
Saint-Barthélemy French

Spanish:

Creole languages:

Literature

Religion

Religion in North America is dominated by various branches of Christianity and spans the period of Native American dwelling, European settlement, and the present day. Religion has been a major influence on art, culture, philosophy and law of the continent.

Clothing

Cuisine

Sports

The North American continent is the birthplace of several organized sports, such as basketball, charrería/rodeo, gridiron football, ice hockey, jaripeo/bull riding, lacrosse, ollamaliztl (ancient Mesoamerican sport), mixed martial arts (MMA), padel, pickleball, racquetball, ultimate, and volleyball. The modern versions of baseball and softball, skateboarding, snowboarding, stock car racing, and surfing also developed in North America.

Symbols

References

↑ Bonvillain, Nancy (2016-11-15). Native Nations: Cultures and Histories of Native North America. Rowman & Littlefield. ISBN 978-1-4422-5146-5.
↑ Woodard, Colin (2012-09-25). American Nations: A History of the Eleven Rival Regional Cultures of North America. Penguin. ISBN 978-0-14-312202-9.
↑ Adams, Rachel (2010-06-15). Continental Divides: Remapping the Cultures of North America. University of Chicago Press. ISBN 978-0-226-00553-9.

External links

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[1] Bonvillain, Nancy (2016-11-15). Native Nations: Cultures and Histories of Native North America. Rowman & Littlefield. ISBN 978-1-4422-5146-5.

[2] Woodard, Colin (2012-09-25). American Nations: A History of the Eleven Rival Regional Cultures of North America. Penguin. ISBN 978-0-14-312202-9.

[3] Adams, Rachel (2010-06-15). Continental Divides: Remapping the Cultures of North America. University of Chicago Press. ISBN 978-0-226-00553-9.

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