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Organizations
In general, capitalize only the names of specific cultural
and political groups.
• Chester is a card-carrying
member of the Communist Party.
• Chester has certain communistic impulses.
• On the weekends, Mandy
stumps for Democrats.
• In our democracy, everyone is free
to eat fast food.
Culture
Here is a brief list of some capitalized and lowercased
cultural terms.
- abstract impressionism
- art deco
- baroque
- Beaux-Arts
- classical
- deconstruction
- existentialism
- humanism
- impressionism
- modernism
- neoclassical
- pop art
- postmodernism
- realism
- Romanticism
- structuralism
- transcendentalism
Historical Documents
Capitalize the names of historical documents.
• the Bill of Rights; the Constitution;
the Fifth Amendment
Historical Periods and Events
Some names of historical periods and events are capitalized.
Others are not. If you’re not sure, refer to a dictionary.
• the Victorian era; the Renaissance;
the colonial age; the civil rights movement; Prohibition; D-day
Religious Groups
Capitalize the names of religious groups.
• Christianity, Christian; Islam, Islamic;
Catholicism, Catholic; Judaism, Jewish
Schools and Institutions
Capitalize the names of schools and institutions.
• The students of Columbia University
often visit the Whitney Museum.
• Members of the Patriots got haircuts
before their visit to the White House.
• The National Organization for Sub-Par
Golfers (NOSPG) held a meeting in Miami.
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