The culture of the United States is influenced by Western culture as well as African, Native American, Asian, Polynesian, and Latin American cultures. Some aspects of American culture include informal fashion like blue jeans and cowboy hats and boots; musical styles originating from African Americans like jazz, blues, and rap; literature in the 18th-19th centuries taking cues from Europe; English as the primary language spoken; popular sports like baseball, basketball, football, and hockey; and Christianity being the dominant religion practiced.