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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This passage describes most individuals who go on and live in new societies and countries but are not quit accepted due to the difficulties faced by them of being an emigrant. For many people letting go of their past traditions and accept new ones is very difficult. As for Sarosh the character in the short story “Squatter”‚ he is unable to use the toilets because he is still living in his past traditions. He has not been accepted in the Westernized culture because‚ in the story we see him squatting
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“What Patriotism Means to Me” Does Patriotism still matter anymore? Or‚ is it just the national anthem playing before a sports game‚ saying the Pledge of Allegiance at school in the mornings? Or‚ is it just the celebrating of holidays that honor our armed forces? Merriam-Webster’s Dictionary says that patriotism is the “Love some people feel for their country.” Personally‚ I think that a person with great patriotism has love‚ support‚ serves for their country. “Give me liberty or give me death
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I asked those around me what patriotism means to them. The most common answer I received was the love of one’s country. But what does that really mean? I received all types of examples. Displaying our country’s flag at your home or in your business was patriotic. Observing national holidays such as Memorial Day‚ Flag Day‚ Independence Day and Veterans Day. Standing and removing your hat during the National Anthem and taking the time to thank Veterans and service personal for their self-sacrifice
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Fey Engl 1301 Feb. 01 2013 What Citizenship Means To Me So what does citizenship means to me? Is it just a piece of paper that says you are a citizen of a country or does it mean something more in a deeper level. When I was just a little boy my mother always talks about that when we move to the United States we should apply for citizenship immediately. As I was growing up here in the United States I slowly understand what citizenship means to me. Being a citizen for me is fulfilling
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What does it mean to be an American? I think to be an American it means that you were born in the United States( or if your parents are American) and if you were born in a different country but your parents are Americans and you come back to live here then you’re an American too. If you’re an immigrant and you have went through the whole legal process not just sneak across the any of the American boarders. Some older people seem to think if you were born on American soil (or if your family
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4th Period 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
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realize how much the people around me‚ and myself‚ take our freedom for granted. I believe that when people think about freedom‚ they think of freedom as just a word. Most people don’t realize that the word used to mean that you could not be owned and could do as you please. Today in America people are automatically free and don’t have to work to earn it. Freedom gives me the right to play hockey‚ baseball ‚or any sport I want. I can also get the education I want at almost any school I want for free
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act according to what my rational sense tells me. That is how my parents raised me and their behavior was an example for me. As a result‚ I rarely follow my intuition or bliss. When I face difficulties‚ I usually list all the advantages and disadvantages and based on them make my decisions. However‚ sometimes I feel like I should have done some things the other way‚ though they seem logically based. My parents always tried to persuade me that Ukraine is not a good country to live in. As I studied
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What does it mean to be a Catholic in contemporary society? To be Catholic means to be whole‚ one with society‚ and having absolute faith in God. Today in the 21st century there are about 1.2 billion Catholics and with the growing population‚ we will build up in capacity. Catholicism itself is based on obeying and believing in God’s grace. It is based on the teachings and beliefs of the Church. We believe that God is one God in three divine persons. Catholics today find the explanation and desire
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