Essay On The Value Of America

The United States of America, is a nation that people have risked everything to somehow be a part of. The rights and freedoms that are we given here are often taken advantage of, because we don’t know how blessed we truly are. This nation was founded on the idea of freedom, that we as people, are given natural rights that from birth and by God we have. If I was to define what America means to me I would say perseverance, success, equality, and freedom. All of those adjectives might just seem that they are nothing except for words, but they mean something much more.

A question most fascinating to me is where in history does the first hint of American ideals and identities originate from? If we were to look at where the fiery passions of an American identity first arise we have to look to where the colonists first fought for their right to be a recognized citizen of America. American colonists formed their identity through the ideas of liberty, resistance to unfair British jurisdiction, and cultural diversity. Their identities formed between the Seven Years War and the American Revolutionary War as these two events deeply brought out what the colonist’s ideals were and what they fought for so passionately. Between these years 1763 and 1775 we see the first American ideals being born in the colonies. An example of such ideals is the want and need for Liberty. A reason for wanting liberty was that British control suppressed the lives of the people living in America and over time grew harder for colonists to live with. Americans are revered to have a passionate patriotic view of their country and this is true as it is seen throughout history but in my research I will try to explain where these ideals first arose.

I love Americans, yet half of the country just slapped me, and other marginalized groups on the face with the biggest, “fuck you.” This is not my America.

In one time, William McKinley manifested “Expositions are the timekeepers of progress,” inspiring America that the workflow will be presented graciously. Reaching to the years of massive expansions, America had grown tremendously with goods and services. During the late 1890s, President McKinley urged Americans to transformed America into the greatest powerful nation in the whole world. In preparing for a strong nation, the Spanish-American War had enclosed their attainments due to tensions between Spain and United States. American had its victories and forwarded the Treaty of Paris which had control over several foreign countries. After the war, United States focused on up warding their nation. America’s progression of new

Since the birth of America, our nation has been debated as one of the best countries in the world. From our freedoms to our military strength to our boundless opportunities, America has almost always been a great place to be. Our history shows a few rough patches, but we have gotten through them and become a stronger nation because of it. However, how is a person defined as being an American? How do you know when you are an American? When it comes to being American, there are many ways that a person can define it. How a person knows they are American is totally up to them. Thoughts and feelings as well as legal processes can contribute to the identity of an American, although a few things really define a person as an American. I think that to be an American, one should understand the American tradition, have a sense of patriotism because of our history, and understand that other people and nations do not have the opportunities or abilities that we as Americans have.

I think that my responsibility to my country is to give back. The United States of America is my home; it’s where I took my first steps, where I was taught to grow, to be kind. I believe that it’s my duty to give back to my community, my state, my whole life, by becoming a good person. When I say “good person” I don’t mean just saying nice things to people. I mean actually standing up and making a positive difference in my community’s lives, including mine.

America is a wonderful place to live, because we are free. Freedom is important, and many people in other countries do not have much freedom. I am glad I have a place like this to grow up in; where I know that I can be equal with other races and other genders. Also, I am glad I have a place like this that will respect me and I know it will be a great place to have my children grow up in.

What does America mean to you? I recently returned from my 8th grade field trip to Washington DC. Here I would see and experience memories of a lifetime with my classmates. I would learn what America really meant to me as an American. The three most important words that would come to me throughout the entire trip would be Liberty, Diversity and the American Dream. I would be reminded of the important freedoms our government fought over to be free, and the diversity it allowed people living in our country to have. What is Liberty, it is the freedom you have to do without question or permission. What is Diversity, is to be from any country, culture, skin color, religion or political belief. To accept and respect anyone who is different than you.

After mid-1990s (Swerdlow, 5), people from all around the world, including legal and illegal, searched for American dream and landed in the same location – United States. According to Changing America, “more than 60 percent of immigrants have come from Asia, Africa, the Caribbean, the Middle East, and Latin America” (Swerdlow, 5), showing America’s high schools - such as J. E. B. Stuart (Swerdlow, 5) - are made up by difference races and ethnics. By looking at the picture on page eight, it demonstrates America’s distinctiveness of population.

The America I Believe in, is one that stands proud in the fire. One that stands strong and brave in the rain. I believe in an America that comes together in the darkest of times, one that stays unbroken and strong in the hardest of days. A place where you are safe, and can chase your dreams, speak your mind, and live life to the fullest. A place that our troops protect so dearly.

Since America was founded we have had a problem with immigration. There has been a plethora of ideas and groups to try keeping out illegal aliens. The problem is we do not need to keep all of them out we need to keep the ones who will contribute to make America great. The way to do this is through Building America. Building America is a fencing organization designed for immigrants who wish to become legal citizens.

What does being an American even mean? Well, it could mean a lot of things. Does my skin have to be white to be considered an American? Do I have to behave a certain way? Do I need to be in a certain religion? No, being an American does not mean someone has to look a certain way, be in a particular religion, or act like they’re proper. It is all one big extraordinary melting pot. There are so many great examples of Americans that there is too many to pick from. To be able to help out someone in need, having the ability to speak out, having freedom to choose, and to remember and never forget what it took them to get there is what it means to be an American.

America is our home, a place where we have freedoms. Our gift of freedom must be protected by valiant people who wish to sustain the lasting affects of it. This gift does not come easily, it has a price. In order to continue our way of life we must fight for independence from Britain. We came to this country for a new life and opportunities. Leading up to now, we face a problem. The red coats are unlawfully forcing us from our rights. It's a false hope that Britain will back off. If we do not stand up and courageously fight for our independence we will go back to our old life, the one we escaped by coming to America. It is important that we stand up to the British empire. This is our home and it must be protected.

Walking down the street, there is an eerie silence. No one walks out of line or at a different pace than permitted. Even if a person would want to change the strictly enforced laws, he or she could not. The citizens have no control over their own lives. How drastically different is that than the life of the average American? All people in the United States, citizen or not, have a multitude of freedoms, such as free speech, assembly, and religion. That is a blessing even if not everyone realizes it. To be an American is to be able to have freedoms even if that person did nothing to deserve them.

Fireworks cracking and lighting up the sky, hot dogs cooking on the grill, and a cold drink in a red, white, and blue paper cup. It is the forth of July, Independence day, the day Americans put all of their worries to the side to celebrate the freedom of the country that they live in, America. Those who live in the USA may experience more freedom and comfort then those who live in other parts of the world. America is highly praised for their education, diverse crowds, and socially accepting everyone despite their race, religion, or special needs.