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2. Cultural Diffusion
Diffusion - the process whereby particles of liquids, gases, or solids intermingle as the result of their spontaneous movement caused by thermal agitation and in dissolved substances move from a region of higher to one of lower concentration

3. Cultural Diffusion
Cultural Diffusion – to spread the ideas, customs, etc. of one culture to another culture
Religion
Food
Art
painting, architecture, sculpture, music, film, dance, etc.
Social Norms
Appropriate behaviors - Deodorant, handshake, Political Correctness, Personal Space
Clothing
Government
Democracy, protect citizens' rights, help the poor, religion?
Economy
Capitalism, Communism, socialism
Language

6. Cultural Diffusion

7. Assignment Finish Culture Groups assignment from yesterday
Then…Research Cultural Diffusion
Think about EVERYTHING in your life
Where did it come from?
How did it get here?
The 5 students that trace the roots of the most cultures – get As
The 5 students that trace the roots of the most cultures – get Bs
…and so on
Example – I speak English. Why? Because the English colonized America and won the French and Indian War. Thus, gaining sole possession of America.