I.One-Line Stereotypes about the USA Stereotype 1:All Americans are rich. -The word stereotype came into English from French in the early 19th century. -The word has broadened its meaning to imply ideas that appear always the same because they are not open to any questioning. -One-line stereotypes greatly oversimplify American life,but often they are based on some partial insights.I. One-Line Stereotypes about the USA Stereotype 1: All Americans are rich. – The word stereotype came into English from French in the early 19th century. – The word has broadened its meaning to imply ideas that appear always the same because they are not open to any questioning. – One-line stereotypes greatly oversimplify American life, but often they are based on some partial insights