Kristina Gonzalez
His/110
February 27, 2014
Kerrin Conroy
American Identity Paper Many British settlers left their homelands to look for a new world in liberation of overpopulation that was alliance of early America. British took control in the beginning, which became a model nation that was formed by its people was the result. A Pennsylvania farmer by the name of Hector St. John de Crevecoeur’s writes to a friend in England and explains the differences among American and Europe (Brinkley, 2007).
The Difference Crevecoeur’s commended America for the accomplishment of forming a beautiful nation from land that at one point was unsettled and heavily wooded. He described American farmers owning nice clothing for someone who has to be a knight in England for the same principles of living their lifestyle were pleasant. American farmers nurtured the lands, instead of farmers that labored the English lands (Brinkley, 2007).
A self-sufficient opportunity for farmers was far outweighed by England manufactures in which many operated with a slight opportunity to be independent. Crevecoeur’s also spoke of lands that were not yet populated (Brinkley, 2007). In early amerce was room for growth and expansion different then England. He also noted the there was no intimidating mansions and castles which are signs of upper royalty. He explained there were no kings and royal courts (Brinkley, 2007).
America established a government that did not require individuals to die in the name of British royalty. America had benefits of minor government with citizens that were not difficult and outrageous, citizens respected the laws. The government was established to support ideas from individuals defending the honor of royalty (Brinkley, 2007). American colleges would allow the opportunities to individual to pursue careers of their choice. Crevecoeur’s viewed the social status for common man; they were not as separated as in