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.