The United States of America is one of the wealthiest and most powerful countries in the world, but it is also more than that. Our country was founded on the idea of freedom, when our forefathers declared independence against the tyranny of Britain. Some people think of America as a second chance, where people can come acceptance. Others come for equality and freedom.. “So, what does America mean to me?” you may ask. America is my home, where I can be who I want to be. The main ideas of America are: freedom, sacrifice, remembrance, equality, and hope. The United States was founded on the principles of freedom. Immigrants who enter here for a second chance mainly come because our government allows them to be free. The only reason we can practice our own religions, say what we want about the government, and live our life how we want is because of the freedom that was given to us hundreds of years ago. And, with these rights we have, we are able to grow as a nation, and other countries see us as an opportunity. Freedom allows people to have a good life, and allows us to have hope in our future. Because there is freedom, there is hope for everyone. But, freedom comes with a price. Freedom was one of the main ideas our …show more content…
That’s because we are allowed the rights of freedom, the pursuit of happiness, equality, safety, and countless other rights. With all of these rights, we are given a sense of hope. Hope ties in with all I have said so far, because it comes from the rights we have been given. As citizens of the United States, we are allowed to be who we want to be, and be happy. Hope motivates people to create companies, make advancements in science, invent new technology, and much more. Without hope, our country, and possibly our world, would be lifeless; nobody would be happy, and freedom and equality wouldn’t matter. That’s why I think hope is the most important idea of