Why are historical experiences and geographic factors important to American society? 1. They show why Americans are better than Europeans in many ways.
2. They have divided Americans into various cultures based on where they live.
3. They have influenced Americans' shared values, such as freedom and independence.
4. They have limited the opportunities for new Americans who were not born in the nation.​

Below is a description of a resource that you're considering using for a research paper. as you read the description, keep in mind what you've learned about historical thinking skills and use those skills in evaluating whether or not to use the source.

Read the aphorisms. be slow in choosing a friend, slower in changing. an open foe may prove a curse; but a pretended friend is worse. a true friend is the best possession. according to these aphorisms from benjamin franklin's poor richard's almanack, what might happen if a person is careless in choosing a friend? it is best not to have friends because they will usually betray you. casual friends are often the best and can be more trusted than enemies. a person who has betrayed you can sometimes become a good friend. a friend who is not carefully chosen can be worse than an enemy.

Though most presidents have claimed affiliation with a christian church, the only roman catholic president has been a) abraham lincoln. b) john f. kennedy. c) george washington. d) franklin d. roosevelt.