Culture can spread in many ways. An example of this is the spread of American culture throughout the world via modern American cultural symbols such as Walmart. Walmart began as a small store in Bentonville, Arkansas, and now there are nearly 9000 stores worldwide. Walmart is a modern symbol of American culture. Walmart's humble beginning as a small general store that has grown into the most recognizable chain of stores worldwide is an example of the free enterprise of the American system and a symbol of American culture.

Watch this video about the opening of a new Walmart store in India.

Answer the following questions in your tool.

1. What similarities did you see between the Walmart stores in India and the Walmart stores in the United States?
2. What differences did you see between the Walmart stores in India and those in the United States?

Walmart's expansion into India and other parts of the world is an example of cultural convergence. Walmart has quickly become a symbol of American culture that has converged globally. It now operates in 27 countries.