Essay On America And The Rest Of The World

Many other countries had similar ideals but different forms of government; America’s commitment to republicanism caused them to push their ideals on other smaller countries. Bradford Perkins explores the concept of a distorted prism, which he believes effects how America looks at the world and the effect it has on the development of the United States foreign policy. In his scholarly essay, “The Unique American Prism” Perkins believes America views herself as a model for the world to follow. These American ideals of individualism and republicanism are the main concepts discussed within the essay; he mentions how people distort the prism by their own personal experiences with which allows them to perceive the world as less than equal to America’s superiority. This can lead to problems in foreign policy due to the superiority complex. Perkins views this American exceptionalism as detrimental to foreign relations. He believes in isolation from foreign wars and conflicts, but is irresolute to decide if America’s global market should be expanded through foreign

Over and over again, Williams illustrates this theme of “American Exceptionalism.” Throughout the book, there are several occurrences in which the “We are the best, and all that we are doing is of benefit to the world” mentality is shown. On one hand, there is nothing wrong with being proud of roots as an American and believing that America is the greatest country, but on the other hand, using this thought process in in order to legitimize the domination and control of other nations unlike America while preaching one set of values and acting on others, is wrong. We see these actions play out time and time again as America invades and controls other countries “to help” them, however, prohibits the country from experiencing the full advantages of self-determination – a value that America claims to hold i.e. a tragedy of American Diplomacy.

America is greatly influenced and enhanced by the many versatile cultures which inhabit it. Cultural diversity has added to our economy in such a way that it brings innovated ideas and contact structures throughout the world. International cuisines have come to America through subcultures, have expanded the food industry, and have allowed English Americans to try new foods and flavors. Immigrants have brought with them religious values that greatly differ and vary from those at which were natural in the main stream American culture. The educational development through foreign nationals has led America, as a nation, to excel and be deemed one of the most intelligent nations in the world! Consequently, the subcultures have kept our

This paper will discuss what I believe America’s founding fathers tried to accomplish with the “American Experience”. This experience gives an understanding of America in the 20th century and the accomplishments in the 21st century.

From the time of the Spanish American War to the current conflict in the Middle East, the United States went from relative isolation to increased global involvement because of their urge for humanitarianism, economic self-interest, and the search for Manifest Destiny. The consequences of this increased global involvement on American society were the increase of immigrants, increase in resources and “Yellow Press” media.

Margaret Atwood’s “Letter to America” addresses from the published period the changes America has had. The letter was made in 2003 when the US has just experienced a catastrophic event on September 11, 2001 which caused the nation to change its foreign and domestic policies. She points out changes within America through its shortcomings to complete its constitutional obligations and cultural shift .I have come to agree with Atwood on how America has left its traditions by not working to eliminate the national debt, having gridlock in the legislature, and endangering the people of America’s freedom of speech.

Since the day when the fleet of Columbus sailed into the waters of the New World, America has been another name for opportunity, and the people of the United States have taken their tone from the incessant expansion which has not only been open but has even been forced upon them. (100)

Citizens, by birth or choice, of a common country, that country has a right to concentrate your affections. The name of American, which belongs to you in your national capacity, must always exalt the just pride of patriotism more than any appellation derived from local discriminations. With slight shades of difference, you have the same religion, manners, habits, and political principles. You have in a common cause fought and triumphed together; the independence and liberty you possess are the work of joint counsels, and joint efforts of common dangers, sufferings, and successes. (Helicon Publishing

Due to their desire to gain economic assets and spread their ideals, the United States has obtained a reputation of forcefully administering their beliefs and attempting to mediate relations to their preference in other nations. Even if these endeavors were reasonable in the late 20th century, financial and international developments in the world and in the U.S. have made them increasingly unfavorable to undertake in recent years i.e.- they have led to a gradual withdrawal of national allies and universal beginnings of anti-Americanism. It is written in the Opposing Viewpoints Online Collection that “The U.S’ military has been severely stretched by its commitment in Iraq” and that “The U.S’ reputation in the world has been tarnished”(Iraq Wars).

The authors also discussed how the negative things that happened to the Bush administration transpired into Obama's government. Among the earliest effects are the threats on the classic American dream "of unending prosperity and opportunity (Hook and Spanier, p.1). On the other hand, the book also discussed how American foreign policies and the overall American experienced are affected by the prevailing cultural attitudes and beliefs.

William Wordsworth is a notable poet of the 1800s for his frequency to write of things of remembrance. In his Petrarchan sonnet, "The World is Too Much With Us", he nostalgically writes about a time when the communion of humanity and nature was far more prominent to people. He angrily states that human beings are too preoccupied with materialistic matters and have lost their touch for the spirituality of nature. He brilliantly uses sensory modes to convey his feelings through symbolism, metaphors, and similes as to communicate through his eloquence the idea of returning to a communion of nature and humanity.

As a country, The U.S. has experienced its ups and downs. America has seen death and life as well as rebirth and extinction in its young 240 years of life. Because of these experiences, it has been able to pick itself up and govern well in terms of being sufficient and efficient for the American people. How is this possible? America has become a role model in leading the world and advocating democracy in such a short amount of time. Due to this, the government may often times feel unsure of when to step into international relations. When is it necessary? At what point is it starting to hurt rather than help?

In 1770’s political situation of the world was so suitable for United States in order to establish its own government as a country and determine a well-functioning foreign policy to protect United States’ interest. Even though European countries such United Kingdom, France, Spain want to American continent as an open land to exploit, Tom Paine suggest an idea that United States should secure for independence and set up republic. According to Paine, people in the United States are chosen to create new world order and commerce to change the history.

Few would disagree that the previous U.S. administration of George W. Bush Jr. plunged America’s international reputation to an all-time low. Even as the country staggers to recover international goodwill under President Barack Obama, a homegrown credit crisis, captured most strikingly in the collapse of several iconic institutions of American industry like Citigroup and General Motors, has brought the U.S. economy to a standstill. Few would doubt that America will eventually recover from both crises. Be that as it may, the unipolar moment, centered on the preeminence of American power, purse, and presence may well and truly be over, or so we are often told. What powers will take the place

In a car, when the brakes are pressed, it transmits the force from the driver's foot to the brakes through a fluid. Since the actual brakes require a much larger force than the driver could apply with his leg, the car must also multiply the force of the driver's foot. It does this in two ways: