Group that contributed to american society and culture. one significant contribution from this group on american society and/or culture. explain how the contribution affected american society and/or culture. (hint – what did americans gain from the contribution? ) native americans african americans women children reflection questions: which group contributed the most to american society and culture? explain your answer using specific examples from the lesson. now it’s time to put on your thinking caps. use the lesson and your life to answer the next question. how has the role of children in society changed from colonial times to the present? (hint: do children still do the same things today as they did in colonial times? what is the same? what is different? )