Group that contributed to American society and culture. One significant contribution from this group on American society and/or culture. Explain how the contribution affected American society and/or culture. (Hint—How is the contribution reflected in American culture today?) Native Americans African Americans Women Children Reflection Questions: Choose one group and explain how parts of that culture are reflected in American culture today. Explain your answer using specific examples from the lesson. Now it’s time to put on your thinking caps. Use the lesson and your life to answer the next question. Think about the role of colonial children. How has the role of children in society changed from colonial times to the present? (Hint: Do children still do the same things today as they did in colonial times? What is the same? What is different?)