America is known to be the land of opportunities, where anyone from anywhere can come and have a better chance to a great future today. That, and the idea of liberty and justice for all, is what attracted people from all corners of the earth to this one new place that seemed like the perfect opportunity for a better life. Having people from all around the world in one place, is what makes America the "melting pot," making it a country rich in diversity of cultures.
Having said that, an "American" can vary significantly, but not mattering those variations, an American is one who believes America is their home and holds pride in it. There isn't an actual race that can be officially represent as American because of the founders of this country who came from different places. Even though they came from different laces, they all played their part in learning to eventually mix and create a peaceful environment. Setting aside their differences in culture and beliefs in order to come to agreements on things that would be beneficial to the people as a whole.
An American is one who accepts this country as their own and in it, finds the desire to accomplish ones goals. Everyone who comes here, comes with a specific dream that they wish to fulfill and that seems to only be possible in this country. So, an American is one who dedicates themselves towards working hard in order to achieve this. An american is one who sees this land as a blessing to their life.
Since the migrants had to have seem something great to have left their land full of family history, so an American is one who loves their country. He/ she have decided to leave their homeland in the wishes to adopt a new one. Most Americans are second or third generations of migrants that have left their land just a few years back. In such cases, those Americans are Americans that can say they live in America, although their ancestors come from different regions. . Mentioning other nationalities before American are just titles that help others have an idea of your physical traits. Overrall, what matters is the country in which you live in and call your home
How do you feel about the immigrants that come to America, but do not accomplish their dreams and are not proud of this country? Are they still Americans? You said, "Mentioning other nationalities before American are just titles that help others have an idea of your physical traits." Would this mean that people do not value their family background and culture and the nationality put before "American" stands simply as a label?
ReplyDeletecindy- i totally agree with you that america is the land of liberty: people have the right to their opinions, beliefs, freedoms, happiness, and life. What do you say to the people in american society that do not agree with that? can they say they are truly american if they dont believe in the first, and the key, element our country was founded on?
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