Question: what are some basic beliefs and values of american?
Answer: PERSONAL CONTROL OVER THE ENVIRONMENT. People can/should control nature, their own environment and destiny. ...  CHANGE / MOBILITY. ...  TIME AND ITS IMPORTANCE. ...  EQUALITY / EGALITARIANISM. ...  INDIVIDUALISM, INDEPENDENCE AND PRIVACY. ...  SELF-HELP. ...  COMPETITION AND FREE ENTERPRISE. ...  FUTURE ORIENTATION / OPTIMISM.