Discuss their evolution between 1820 and 1860 and their importance in the period before 1860.

The five traditional institutions are family, religion, politics, economics, and education.

Discuss their evolution between 1820 and 1860 and their importance in the period before 1860.

You should be able to use the information you gain from your discussion posts this week to help. Remember this was a period of significant growth and changes in our culture. Each of these institutions experienced growth in importance in our society and as part of the ‘American culture’.