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“Letters from an American Farmer 323-337” is a full description of what it means to be an American. Not only from the title there is much more than the author J. Hector St. De Crevecoeur explains in the text. For example, ‘Here he beholds fair cities, substantial villages, extensive fields,...

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“In a world of inhumanity, war and terrorism, American citizenship is a very precious possession” (Phyllis Schlafly, 2014, Eager Forum). Many people believe that Christopher Columbus was the first person to step on America, but was he really the first person to discover America? How did Africans become African Americans? Why should Americans feel lucky to be American citizens? Many...
What It Means to Be an American
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Throughout the world, there are people all around us. The definition of being an American varies on the person. To me, the definition of being an American is to show your true self and not hide away your personality. Day by day, everyone puts on a “fake face” to mask what or who they really are. Being an American means...
What It Means to Be an American
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In the contemporary, capitalist age, man longs for “communion, confession, and forgiveness in an amoral and aleatoric universe” (Schaub 337). This is the heart of the human tragedy that Mamet captures in his dramatic universe; along with his characters, the audience experiences the poignancy and intense desperation as they, even the strongest and most despicable, “misogynist, unlovable, and unloving” (Kane...
American ValuesModern SocietyWhat It Means to Be an American
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As citizens of the United States of America, we hold a unique responsibility to our nation and its people. This responsibility is not only a duty but also a privilege, as we are given the opportunity to participate in the democratic process, uphold the values of our nation, and contribute to the betterment of society. In this essay, I will...
American IdentityCitizenshipWhat It Means to Be an American
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Different people have varied perspectives on what it really means to be an American. Most of these perspectives are informed by an innate desire to aspire for greater and to use all the opportunities that life presents to make the most out of everything that life gives. Americans are born in a land full of opportunities and this alone gives...
Academic FreedomAmerican DreamWhat It Means to Be an American
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The American Mindset is the way Americans think, interact and act socially. These ways are constructed by the things we do daily that vary anywhere from watching tv in our own homes to looking at billboards on the street. The American dream regards having equal opportunities and availabilities which allow Americans the highest aspirations and goals. As Americans, we are...
American DreamWhat It Means to Be an American
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To be an American? what is being a genuine American? So as to characterize the very idea of what is takes to be an american, it's source would need to be considered. America, as a nation, is said to be the place where there is which one can live their fantasies out to whatever they shape them to be. This...
American IdentityAmerican ValuesWhat It Means to Be an American
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What does it mean to be an American? Well, let's go back to the late 1700s. America was first founded on July 4th, 1776 and Christopher Columbus the first to set foot on this great country. Along with the founding of our country was the Declaration of Independence, that would give birth to the country we live in as of...
American HistoryAmerican IdentityWhat It Means to Be an American
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Malcolm X was an American Muslim minister and a human rights activist who once said, “Sitting at the table doesn’t make you a diner, unless you eat some of what’s on that plate.” In other words, just because you say you’re an American it does not make you one unless you know the life and struggle of being one. To...
American IdentityAmerican ValuesWhat It Means to Be an American
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What does being American mean? Is it okay to kneel during the National Anthem? Is kneeling during the National Anthem really a disrespectful gesture? Can you be forced to display signs of patriotism? These questions among others have come up a lot in the wake of Colin Kaepernick’s kneeling protest. Kaepernick is an ex-NFL quarterback, who began kneeling during the...
First AmendmentWhat It Means to Be an American
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America is stated to be a country, a large piece of land on Earth, but it's more than that America is my home where my great-great-grandparents fought to be here and to have an American life. It's where the founding fathers fought to create a better life. What came as an idea of being free from the British became a...
American IdentityWhat It Means to Be an American
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Woman IV is a painting from a series of works done in the 1950s known as the Women series painted by Willem De Kooning. This large-scale painting immediately draws a viewer in with its evidence of the expressionistic movement of a brush loaded with thick paint, the ild, splashy gestures, of the artist, and the seemingly random placement of colors...
Gender StereotypesModern SocietyWhat It Means to Be an American
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Being a good American is not merely about being a citizen of the United States; it goes beyond legalities and geographical boundaries. It is a mindset, a way of life, and a commitment to upholding the values that make America a beacon of hope and opportunity. Throughout my life, I have embarked on a personal journey to discover how I...
American IdentityAmerican ValuesWhat It Means to Be an American
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Being an American is really cool and great. I feel that I am part of the best country in the whole wide world and feel that we all are blessed with so much freedom in our everyday lives. Many people in the United States are used to hearing themselves as an American, but they do not associate it with privilege...
FreedomWhat It Means to Be an American
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Before this class, I never thought much of my ethnic background. After asking my grandparents and parents I gathered a little more information about our ethnic background. Although my maternal grandmother was born a mixture of English and Italian, she was raised in a household that was a blend of Italian and French. Her mother, who is my great-grandmother, who...
American CulturePersonal BeliefsWhat It Means to Be an American
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The late 1800s was the beginning of the Industrial Revolution, the most momentous and dynamic time in American history. Industrial cities and towns grew significantly because of the migration of farmers and families who were searching for work in factories and mines. The resettlement of the people would help start a new development and retransformation of the country for generations...
American HistoryEconomic DevelopmentWhat It Means to Be an American
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When people ask you, or when you ask yourself what it means to be American, what usually comes to mind? For most people, they would say to be american would mean to be born in America or to be a citizen of America. While those are correct answers, the question can go rather deep with all sorts of answers, but...
Cultural IdentityPersonal BeliefsWhat It Means to Be an American
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I live in the United States, so I call America home. However, it would not have been home if it were not for my parents. 5 years ago, my parents told me about their journey to America. According to my parents, about 20 years ago they arrived at the United States to start a new life here. They came to...
About MyselfImmigrantsWhat It Means to Be an American
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In modern society, being an American means to be free and loyal. Being free means to live in the country without prejudices and to have the ability to fairly attain your dreams. On the other hand, “fake it till you make it” is a phrase adopted by Americans, which simply means to imitate certain qualities one wishes to have until...
The Great GatsbyWhat It Means to Be an American
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