What it means to be an American The United States of America is a wonderful country where there is equal opportunities‚ rights and freedoms‚ and justice. America’s founding fathers like George Washington saw the potential of America being the greatest country of all. They created the constitution. The constitution created a stronger federal government and gave citizens rights. It wasn’t until 1865 that the United States Constitution ended slavery. America has prospered so much since then and now
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What is American Federalism? According to Dye (2011)‚ "nations are not truly federal unless both national and subnational governments exercise separate and autonomous authority‚ both elect their own officials‚ and both tax their own citizens for the provision of public services" (p.263). American Federalism is just that. In the United States each state has their own government with elected officials‚ to go even further each town within these states also have their own elected officials. These officials
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What is “The American Dream”? * idea of freedom * our rights * French people gave statue of liberty to America * we are all equal * individualism * able to live by his/her views rather than others * mobility – ability to move between social classes American Dream * Land of opportunity * Rags to riches – anybody can became rich‚ famous‚ and powerful * Jobs and education are available to who want them * Meritocracy (rewards) = skill + effort *
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Although some americans take for granted the oppertunities at hand‚ there have been several historical figures that know the true meaning of being apart of the United States. John Fitzgerald Kennedy‚ former president of the united states‚ said‚ "My fellow citizens of the world: ask not what America will do for you‚ but what together we can do for the freedom of man." He also said‚ "The cost of freedom is always high‚ but Americans have always paid it. And one path we shall never choose‚ and that
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What it means to be an American? I feel like generations before had a different definition of what it means to be an American. I feel like our grandparents and great-grandparents; whom were mostly immigrates set out to make a better life for generations following. They emphasized on working hard‚ owning their own homes‚ and building big families. There was a strong sense of community‚ and respect. Even though the core idea hasn’t changes much. Now‚ I feel as if America has turned into a country
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Americans strongly affirm the principles of religious freedom‚ religious tolerance‚ and separation of church and state. Nearly 9-in-10 (88 percent) Americans agree that America was founded on the idea of religious freedom for everyone‚ including religious groups that are unpopular. Ninety-five percent of Americans agree that all religious books should be treated with respect even if we don’t share the religious beliefs of those who use them. Nearly two-thirds (66 percent) of Americans agree that
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The American Promise is a phrase which has been used in all different areas of American life. From 1492‚ when Columbus sailed to the vast and empty land soon to become America‚ to 2017‚ where we are a superpower on a global stage‚ the American Promise has reigned all through history. The question that must be asked is‚ what is the American Promise? I believe the American Promise seeks to convey the ideal of a unified‚ equal‚ and free country that takes the weight of the poor man lifts his burden
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Marquis de Lafayette‚ advisor to George Washington during the American Revolution‚ was quoted at the end of the conflict‚ saying “Humanity has won it’s battle. Liberty now has a country.“[4] While this was true and America had prevailed‚ without the nation of France’s involvement‚ America would have surely lost its battle for independence against the British. The addition of French money‚ troops‚ sailors‚ equipment and military insight against Great Britain was a huge contribution to the colonies
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American lit 1 Prof. foster May 21‚ 2011 Final paper What is American about American Literature? Consider at least 3 texts from the semester in your three-page response. How do these texts reflect the development of a national sensibility? What is American about American Literature is that American authors write it. It is also the cultural and social values of American. In American literature it includes the setting of America‚ the ideals and events that have taken place in America that shape
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Being an American means a lot more then living in the United States. Some people don’t realize how lucky they is to actually be a true American. To be in American you have to have faith in your country‚ respect your country‚ and most of all believe in your country. Along with a person comes with many different benefits such as freedom of speech‚ freedom of religion‚ equality for all Including different sexes‚ races‚ religions‚ and status. Being an American we should be proud of the privileges we
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