Culture Quote by Albert Bushnell Hart
“One of the strongest and most persistent elements in national development has been that inheritance of political traditions and usages which the new settlers brought with them.”
About This Quote
Source Book: The American Nation by Albert B. Hart, 1905
Political traditions brought by settlers have long shaped national development.
In simple terms: Settler political customs heavily influence national growth.
Study historical roots of political culture.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- policy making
- education
- media
- civic engagement
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- How do traditions affect modern policy?
- What inherited practices should be re‑examined?
Overemphasis on tradition can hinder reform.