Chloe Olson Daughters of the American Revolution As a daughter of the American Revolution‚ I believe dependability‚ service‚ leadership and patriotism are essential to being a good citizen. These words describe how it is important to focus on deeds that are larger than us. To me‚ there is more to life than worrying about how I look and how popular I am. These qualities reassure that I go out of my way for others who need it. Not everyone can stand up for themselves; I recognize when a situation
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The British believed the Stamp Act protests were an act of uncontrolled violence‚ while the colonists thought it was widespread political protest. According to the letter written by Thomas Hutchinson‚ the royal governor of Massachusetts‚ on August 30‚ 1765‚ the colonists were a “hellish crew that fell upon my house with the rage of devils.” By saying this‚ Hutchinson means that a chaotic mob of angry Patriots destroyed his house without reason. This was seen as uncontrolled violence because the
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being American is so much more than just living in the U.S. My definition of being an American is having pride‚ freedom and the feeling of honor when I say the Pledge of Allegiance and during the national anthem. Democracy‚ freedom‚ justice‚ and patriotism are all key words of an American. Not only is nationalism important to Americans‚ but we also accept people from all over the world. "Give me your tired‚ your poor‚ your huddled masses yearning to be free." They see the statue of Liberty‚
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Another positive of Americans is the passion that every soul carries with them; Americans strong belief in freedom and justice always brings the great nation together‚ this love is so great that often times this patriotism for our nation is seen as too much by other countries. Although this patriotism is great for the American people‚ it often comes across in a negative way to other nations. The greatest negative is that Americans are boastful in all they do and make the
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and how the civil war could have been avoided. Lincoln appeals to the American people’s sense of jingoism and references the bible to create a common ground for the people to relate with. During Lincoln’s inaugural address he appeals to American patriotism by saying "we" and "our" to unite his fellow people. Lincoln states "Fondly do we hope‚ fervently do we pray" in an attempt to instill a feeling of unity among the American people. He also states that we must finish the work we’re in "to bind up
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“From my father and Ultima I had learned that the greater immortality is the freedom of man‚ and that freedom is best nourished by the noble expanse of land and air and pure‚ white sky” (Anaya‚ 228). Tony’s father then talks about the land possessing “a power that can fill a man with satisfaction” (Anaya‚ 229). Ultima adds on about the land giving faith for nature to grow and evolve. This means that with freedom and faith‚ you can evolve and grow. Consequently‚ Antonio comes to the realization that
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right. Because America has the opportunity to vote‚ the privilege should be expressed as much as possible. With the dilemma of not all citizens voting‚ the democracy can be far from a success. Those citizens that do vote present strong patriotism. Although patriotism is a praised emotion‚ not all patriotic people have the same ideas for this country. For example‚ a recent controversy is the problems with abortion. If majority of citizens that vote are not against abortion but a few others are against
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although they were not yet permitted to do so. To begin his speech‚ Green appeals to the patriotism of the African Americans. He wants them to prove to the rest of the world that while their country has treated them unfairly‚ what with slavery and segregation‚ they are still willing to fight and possibly die for it in hopes of one day being accepted. According to Green‚ only a man who truly possesses patriotism would fight for his country even after being wronged by it. In addition‚ Green mentions
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actively resist the oppression of Britain. By using a series of rhetorical questions and appealing to the delegation’s religious tendencies as well as their strong senses of patriotism‚ Henry delivered a powerful speech to encourage them to act on their hopes of liberty. Henry opened his speech by establishing his own patriotism and encouraging the delegation to pursue freedom. Henry appeals to man’s natural willingness
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