Basically, directions are not capitalized. Capitalize directions when they designate geographical parts of the country, region or city or when used as part of proper names to designate a world division.
Do not capitalize when used to indicate parts of states or provinces.
Examples:
Ramon went to North Asia
He headed north of Manila.
Yes, "North" in "North Mississippi" should be capitalized because it is part of the proper noun that specifies a specific location within Mississippi.
Yes, the "A" in American should be capitalized when referring to the nationality or cultural aspects of the United States. So it should be "American customs."
Yes, it is always capitalized because it is a propernou n.
Yes, "American Revolution" should be capitalized as it is a proper noun referring to a specific historical event.
Yes, "Mount McKinley" should be capitalized because it is a proper noun referring to a specific mountain. "North America" should be capitalized when referring to the continent, but not when referring to compass directions.
Yes, if it a subject called American History. Otherwise, just American is capitalized.
No, except for the compass point or in proper names, or when designating certain areas, for example, the North defeated the South in the American civil war.
Yes, "North" in "North Mississippi" should be capitalized because it is part of the proper noun that specifies a specific location within Mississippi.
American should always be capitalized but not the child. It should be- America n child
Yes, because Celtic is a name. Just like American is capitalized, Celtic is capitalized.
Yes; "American" is always capitalized.
Yes, the "A" in American should be capitalized when referring to the nationality or cultural aspects of the United States. So it should be "American customs."
Yes, it is always capitalized because it is a propernou n.
Yes it should be capitalized.
No, except at the beginning of a sentence because it is not a proper noun but American should always be capitalized.
Yes, "American Revolution" should be capitalized as it is a proper noun referring to a specific historical event.
American is a proper noun. It can also be an adjective, as in "American cheese." A rule of thumb: proper nouns are capitalized and common nouns are not capitalized.