OK I have a discussion question I'm not quite sure about part of it:---
The period following the Civil War and the dawn of the twentieth century ushered in countless changes on the American political, economic, and social landscape. In what ways did America cling to traditions and customs and in what ways did the country evolve?
The part I'm not for sure about is ways that Americans clung to customs and traditions--the rest of the question I'm fine with. Any help is appreciated.