In modern American society‚ we ask ourselves about the importance of our cultures. How does our cultural identity define us‚ if at all—and what exactly does it mean to be an American? Throughout history‚ and despite a past peppered with racial discrimination‚ America has always been an amalgamation of countless cultural identities. With this in mind‚ it can be safely said that in today’s society‚ race most definitely matters. Before the reasons of why race matters can be determined‚ we must first
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What it means to be American People in the United States differ greatly in beliefs‚ physical appearances‚ and heritage; yet we all call ourselves Americans. We feel prouder than ever to say "I am American‚" raising American flags‚ wearing symbolic shirts‚ and showing true patriotism. But what really makes us American? What is the common factor that unites us? Is it our pride in our country? Our culture and style? Or maybe it is our liberties granted to us by the constitution? America spans three
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an individual to gradually change and become accustom to the culture that is different from his or her own. “In American Society” By Gish Jen‚ the author allows the reader to follow a character named Ralph and watch him struggle to assimilate with American society. Ralph‚ the father of two decided to open a restaurant to provide a future for his daughters. He saw it as an opportunity to pay for his daughter’s college tuition and allow them to succeed in America. What you realize is‚ Ralph struggled
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When talking about being an American‚ people usually think about having good salaries‚ owning a big house with nice cars‚ doing everything you like without being corrected or judged by anyone. But many people don’t know that America wasn’t as good as it is today. The country had to experience a lot of wars‚ ideologies‚ equality between races‚... Being an American is being free‚ be able to have a good education‚ and be able to express your ideas‚ dreams and deliver that to other people. When talking
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Being an American has many definitions‚ but for everyone it is different. In this country‚ you have many freedoms. You’re given opportunities that can benefit you. And you are allowed individuality. As an American‚ you are free to express yourself. As an American‚ freedom plays a big part of your life. Without freedom‚ you would not be able to do the things you can and do now. Freedom for an American is all summed up in the Bill of Rights. You have the freedom of speech‚ which is where you have the
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larger areas of land in a shorter time than it would have taken them on foot. Natives didn’t have this type of transportation‚ so they were limited in their ability to conquer vast amounts of land of quickly as the Spanish explorers. The introduction of cattle created a cheap and growing food supply of meat to new settlers from Europe. Cattle thrived in the new world‚ satisfying the large demand for leather goods for Europe. Cattle also changed the American landscape by eating the grass in areas that
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The presidential election of 1797 would have a greater impact on American society but not with whom you would assume. During this time era the perspective on women had been evolving‚ not only would men lose their reins on society but women rights would be developing to a new. Abigail Adams continue vivaciously through American society while she held a higher standard for women. As an independent young lady‚ Abigail Smith was born in Weymouth MA‚ of 1744; where she expanded her knowledge on the equality
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stated‚ “To be or to become an American‚ a person did not have to any particular national‚ learning languages‚ religious‚ or ethnic background. All he had to do was to commit himself to the political ideology centered on the abstract ideals of liberty‚ equality‚ and republicanism.” The meaning of being American goes deeper than having a title of being a citizen‚ having a language‚ religious preference‚ and nationality. As Philip Gleason stated‚ all an American had to do was focus on liberty‚ equality
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Definition Essay‚ “What is an American” FINAL DRAFT Paste your final draft here: What Is an American? What does it mean to be an American? Many will have similarities in their answers but none will ever be the same. When we started this unit‚ my definition was to have a deep history in the U.S.‚ having opportunities to better yourself‚ and having freedom. Some people are never able to experience the feeling of living the American dream. Native Americans‚ who are the original people of this land had their
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T: Th. 3:30p.m.-4:45p.m. D’Angelo‚ Raymond and Herbert Douglas‚ eds. Taking Sides: Clashing Views in Race and Ethnicity‚ 7th edition (Dubuque‚ IA: McGraw-Hill‚ 2009) “Issue #9: Is Racism a Permanent Feature of American Society?” Is Racism a Permanent feature of American Society? Derrick Bell argues in this issue that the prospects for achieving racial equality in the United States are “illusory for Blacks. Bell reminds us despite the fact of the
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