How Did America Become A Land Of Opportunity

The United States of America is often referred to as, “The Land of Opportunity”, but what qualities and conditions exist in America that made it revered as the nation of opportunity? Many immigrants view America as the land of opportunity because it offers them life choices that may not have been available in their countries. In this essay I will give examples of and describe the circumstances that allow America to be the nation of possibilities in more ways than one.
Let’s begin by addressing the conditions that empower immigrants and introduces them to the numerous resources available for American citizens. One major factor that contributes to America’s range of opportunity is employment. In many other countries people are only allowed to
Constitution, the Bill of Rights grants freedoms to all Americans. These rights, often taken for granted, are fundamental to America being the “Land of Opportunity”. “The first ten amendments to the U.S. Constitution, guaranteeing individual rights, such as freedom of speech, freedom of the press, separation of church and state, the right to counsel, the right against self-incrimination, and due process.” These rights set America apart from any other country in the world because it grants citizens the freedom to practice or establish a religion, openly speak their mind without fear of punishment, publish text and engage with media, assemble peacefully, acquire and keep firearms, protection from unlawful search and seizure, and proper representation in the judicial system, among other rights. In most countries their governments are monarchies, authoritarian, and even dictatorships where there are no agreed freedoms and citizens do not have rights that protect them, only laws established by the government to oppress and manipulate its people. America is a capitalistic Democracy that thrives on hard work and dedication, and values the voice of it’s people through elections. Another factor that relates to the freedoms granted to American citizens is the right to marry. In many countries, marriage between people from different cultural and socioeconomic backgrounds is forbidden. Gay marriage is also illegal in most countries and members of the LGBTQ community lives are threatened by those who do not support “alternative” sexual