When I came from Africa in 2007, I was really excited. To me coming to America was like going to heaven. It was all I wanted, after all I could leave my violent country and finally come to the land of the free and the home of the brave. No matter how you put it the expectation for this country around the world is overwhelming. As for me coming to the United State was part of my everyday dreams. I remember my uncle my used to tell me, “Musa the statue of is capable of sitting down”, and due to the fact that I was just a kid I believe every word he said.…
Do you know what it means to be an American? There is several ways to show what it is to be an American. For example, the police protect our streets everyday. Also the people that have careers that makes our country a better place. An American is showing patriotism, having freedom, and showing love and devotion for your country.…
Jonathan Edwards is one of the leaders of the “Great Awakening.” Before reading the text, determine the historical context (Textbook p. 152). In one or two sentences, briefly define the historical context of Edwards’ speech. What does Edwards hope to accomplish with this sermon? Define his purpose.…
The Chesapeake Bay and New England colonies were both mainly settled by people of English decent during the early 1600s. Although each colony was founded by people of the same origin, by the 1700s, both regions had evolved into distinct societies based on hardships that they faced, the type of government they had, and the reason for settling the two regions. Each society was faced with numerous challenges when starting out in each colony including hunger, inability to work, and harsh environmental conditions. Although both regions were settled by the English, each colony had their own unique systems of government. Along with different challenges and governments, the motives for settling the two regions varied from becoming wealthy to having religious independence. The differences applied to each region was what shaped them into two unique societies.…
I've returned from the dreadful war in which entrapped me. I'm set free and life has resumed. But it's still has been miserable. I had high hopes and was ready to return to normalcy. Anything but that happened. My wife had our third child, a girl, who was the most beautiful baby I've ever seen. But it wasn't the right time. The flu had been sweeping the streets and I'd hear about another death each day. I tried so hard to keep her safe, to keep her healthy. But eventually it spread to our building and she fell ill. It was only a matter of days before the life drained from her face, and my daughter laid in my arms lifeless. But that's not all that's been happing. One event after another keeps affecting the country, and the post-war apocalypse…
Americans were experiencing a split in society in 1969 from both domestic and foreign issues, the events of this time ultimately affects the public's view of their government. In 1969, the foreign Vietnam war as well as the civil rights movement created a change in society that was displayed by music and a change in culture. The recent actions taken in vietnam by the johnson administration, as well as Nixon's first year in office, created split in society relative to the civil war. This split in society was between hippies or other pacifist groups and the silent majority of war supporters.…
People often say things about how the United States, with its revolutionary political and economic system, must have been around for a long time in order to achieve the world standing it holds today. This isn’t the case though. In fact, when compared to great civilizations like the Roman Empire which lasted almost 12 centuries, many would say that the United States is still in its infancy. Much in the same way, the political and economic systems the U.S. is famous for are seen to be derived from past civilizations as well. But this of course leads us to asking the inevitable questions of where did it all begin, and what caused people to settle here in America of all places. In order to answer this however, we have to look back past explorers and crusades. Past the kings, uprisings, revolts, and trade routes. We must go back in time to the Roman Empire itself, specifically in the year 476 BCE; the time when everything was falling apart in Rome.…
I love the way you explained how people celebrated 4th of July in America. It definitely gave us a sense of patriotism and national pride. America have gone a long way. Traditionally, it's to celebrate Independence Day with American flags, red-white-blue, and that whole game. Nowadays, from my perspective, there are some patriotic people. However, for me while growing up, it's more BBQ, pool parties, fireworks, and most importantly red-white-blue & American flags. That's still somewhat patriotic and bring people together as you said, communal celebration. Those celebrations only happen in few times annually and truly united as together and helps us remember that America definitely have gone a long way.…
Every year a large amount of children and women take on the challenge of traveling to the United States, some legally, some illegally. Considering the risks women and children take everyday living in Central America, coming the the United States is a very big opportunity and uncertainty they are willing to take. It does not surprise me that an immense amount of people make the trip to America because of the positive possibilities mothers are given when arriving, especially when they come to make money to support loved ones they left behind. Although this decision is not surprising and is well understood, i do not agree with this choice that is made.…
I came to the United States to bond with my father’s family and to learn English. When I arrived the differences were many, but gradually I learned to acclimate into the American culture. What distinguishes me from other candidates applying for admissions at the University is what Spanish traditions I can bring to the American experience.…
Many people come to the United States to attain their dreams and, at some point, earn the title of an American. It is a term that is thrown around often, but do we honestly know the true meaning? Recently, the entire nation has become divided over what it means to live and be a part of America. Therefore, as a writer for the Washington Post stated, “If we can’t agree on what being “American” really means, it’s going to be very hard to find common ground on anything else” (Cillizza). The term American is an abstract idea and cannot be completely defined. There are many elements to consider because everyone is different, but that is what makes America so special. It is home to a very diverse nation. The meaning behind being an American can be…
My family consists of five people including myself. I live with both my mom and dad and my two older sisters. Both of my sisters are currently enrolled in college. Currently, mom is the sole provider, she works long hours in order to be able to provide hard in order to provide for me and my sisters. I was born in Jalisco, Mexico, at the age of five my parents decided that the best option for economic stability and the opportunity of a future education we needed to move the United States. I do not remember many of the events that lead up to the big move, however, I do remember the complicated transition once we had reached our destination, Los Angeles, California. Our first home in the U.S. was a small room in one of my aunt’s house, she allowed…
The United States is known as the Melting Pot because is full of people who have immigrated from other countries. Many immigrants come to America seeking a better life. When immigrants want to enter the U.S. they must go through a certain called the immigration process. They must pass the immigration process to enter the country. There is one place where typically, immigrants come to. This place is called Ellis Island. All immigrants have very different reasons to come, experiences, and struggles they face when they arrive in America.…
America is considered a melting pot of ethnicities due to the majority of citizens arriving by means of immigration. In the 1940’s there were about 127, 000 Americans with Japanese decent living in the U.S. Following the attack on Pearl Harbor in 1942 President Roosevelt passed an executive order to detain any American with Japanese decent in internment camps. The novel, When the Emperor Was Divine by Julie Otsuka is based upon one Japanese American family’s experiences during this time. The main character in the novel is referred to as “The Woman” and she amplifies the great controversy of what it means to be American. The woman portrays throughout the novel that she is culturally American and only ethnically Japanese. She shows this American culture through her fashion style, her habits, and the upbringing of her children. Although, the woman has roots to Japan and remembers those roots through her food choice and Japanese artifacts in her home they are easily dismissed compared to the American life style she exhibits throughout the story.…
This connection that I have with my mother is a dime a dozen if you look at our entirely culture here in America. Less and less families these days actually cook or sit down to eat a meal together which has left many Americans searching for something they have lost. This lost feeling is being capitalized on by television networks by the vast amount of cooking and food related shows that are being broadcasted. Frank Bruni asks in “An Experts Theory of Food Television Appeal”, “For these young people, does the televised cooking have have the appeal of a missive from a lost utopia” (Bruni 111)? I believe he hit the proverbial nail right on the head with this line of questioning and he couldn't be more correct. Young adults who lead busy lives,…
