individualism
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In those early days after the Revolutionary War and well into the 21st Century, what became known as the Dream enticed millions of immigrants to this shiny new nation full of hope, optimism and individualism.
From BBC • Jul. 2, 2026
Catholicism, with its social teachings, offered him a bridge between the flawed individualism of his youth and the cold systems-analysis of liberal academia.
From Slate • Jun. 18, 2026
After meeting with Chinese leader Deng Xiaoping in 1984, President Reagan believed that market reforms could move China toward American-style capitalism, democracy and individualism.
From MarketWatch • May 14, 2026
STOCKHOLM, Sweden—This paragon of collectivism is pivoting toward rugged individualism.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 12, 2026
“Here we see both liberals and conservatives endorsing the same meta-narrative of American individualism: When individuals get ahead, the group triumphs. When individuals succeed, American democracy prevails.”
From "The New Jim Crow" by Michelle Alexander
Vocabulary lists containing individualism
Some Political and Philosophical -isms
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Word Generation Social Studies - Ancient Civilizations of Egypt, Greece, Rome
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The Renaissance and Reformation, Lessons 1–2
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