I Am Joaquin Summary

The United States of America is not doing very well in upholding some of the principles of The Declaration of Independence. You can tell this by looking at some of the protests going on in the united states such as the Black Lives Matter and the NFL players kneeling during the national anthem. The main principle the United States is not upholding well is,“All men are created equal.” The reason I stated this principle is because something you'll notice about some of the protests is that black people are usually the ones who are doing the protesting.

To be an American means to have freedom. The freedom to do anything the American mind wants without being told it is wrong. To be an American means to live in the greatest country on this blue earth. Without a doubt the best.

What being an American means to me is that we have a roof over our heads, clothes on our backs, food on the table, a house to call home, and people we call family. Being an American is a blessing because there are multiple things available to us that aren’t available in other places. We wake up everyday, thankful for the things we have, the people we have, and also thankful for being alive. I am thankful for my best friend every single day because if I didn’t have her then I wouldn’t have anyone.

What does it mean to be an American? Being an American citizen comes with a lot of responsibilities and perks, this is the main reason why people have been immigrating to the United States. The United States is a very special country because citizens have freedom unlike in other countries where you are told what to do and if you don't follow or you speak out you are punished, sometimes even in cruel ways such as execution. Also there is no slavery legally allowed and the United States law enforcement and Judicial system is not as corrupt as some other countries such as Brazil or Mexico.

When asked what it means to be an American can be kind of a hard question to answer when being fortunate enough to have grown up in the United States of America. Being an American, coming from ancestors who farmed their whole lives, means hardwork and dedication to what you enjoy can bring happiness out of the hardships of life. An American from this standpoint has three distinctive traits, opportunity, bravery and hardwork. Opportunities in life are what you make it. America is the land of the free and the home of the brave.

To many people being an American means different things. To some it means being able to watch football on Sundays and eat hamburgers. To others it means having the choice of what to wear or how to act, but for me being an American means so much more. In my opinion being American is about having freedom and the opportunity to be yourself. Americans are a diverse community of people who are part of the democracy created by our founding fathers.

Being an American and the word itself is used so often and freely, but the root of the word can go in so many different directions. What it means to be an American cannot be explained in a few simple words because it truly is not just one thing. There are many factors and pieces that are put together to give an answer of what it means to be a true American. An American is a person who is patriotic and who shows love for his or her country and for others. The American dream deals with a person who has freedom to do anything and be anything they want and that they have no limitations or boundaries for their success.

America: the land of the free. Over 300 million people live on this hunk of land and there's a lot to this country if you haven’t already realized from the farms in the Midwest to the big urban cities. There are so many paths to success and happiness in this country: you can pretty much be anything if you try hard enough. This won’t be the case for all people, simply because they aren't good at that certain thing that they want to do. But think of all of the many things you can do. You can have a job in the trades and work with your hands, you could be a graphic designer and make billboards, you can go into the business world and try to open up your own business like opening up a restaurant. Being an American means to be the fullest version

Being American means you are free, you have rights and freedoms that most people don’t and you are able to be as unique as you want. As someone who values being different and having choices this is very important to me. We are lucky to be able to say we are American’s and that we have these rights, because a lot of countries don’t give their citizens this kind of freedom.

To be an American means that you are living in peace and freedom. Americans Heave freedom of religion, work, and anything else you can think of. America offers jobs to anybody. America is a fantastic place and I think anyone who lives here would agree to tell you the same. Being an American is a privilege, and I will do whatever it takes to preserve that right as long as I live.

America is known in history as “The Land of Opportunities,” which has led many people to attempt the treacherous journey to experience this land for themselves. Our country was founded on the principles that the people who live there have the right to life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness. I agree with Judge Learned Hand’s speech “Spirit of Liberty” that the theoretical spirit of liberty exists and is what this country was founded on. In my opinion, being an American means having the freedom to work hard and reap the benefits of that work.

There are different perspectives behind the meaning of being an American. To some, it means being able to take care of family or find love. Others see it as the idea of success in life and the independence on which America was founded. People's mindset and goals in life affect their idea of being an American. Many works of literature have defined what it means to be an American.

When one thinks of America, they generally think about the idea of freedom. To me, being American signifies that the goal of navigating your own path through life is relevant. It means that you are free to be who you are and do what you would like in order to live properly. Life is not necessarily concerning the amount of money one would make. Rather, to live as an American, I feel that you have the opportunity to live according to what you want rather than according to what someone else wants. I perceive modern American society as one that allows its people to live while remaining to pursue their passions.

To be an American in my opinion is being part of a movement that not only allows everyone to follow the path of success but also, to fulfill our personal aspect of the American dream. Simultaneously, most people’s notion of American values may fall along with the line of being highly educated, self-reliant, or adventurous. While in the whole of United States, from early grades to secondary schooling is free, everyone is somehow expected to be literate to some extent. Their self-reliant ability has allowed most Americans to be independent, and resilient against any cultural superstitions. Most importantly what makes being an American so special is that, their ability to unite in the common goal though they all have the very diverse course of

America has a long history with people immigrating to America since the 1600’s. Everyone believes that America is this great country of hope and opportunity to have a better life where people arrive to accomplish their dream. However, others don’t have that chance. People who are citizens have a different life story, even though they do have to overcome obstacles, just like any immigrant. Frank Leslie’s illustrated newspaper entitled “an ocean steamer passing the Statue of Liberty” shows how the first Europeans immigrated to America in the late 1800’s. In this illustration, we can see by their facial expressions how excited they were to be in America, seeking a new opportunity in their life. So what does it mean to be an American? Is it to achieve the American dream? Yes, but it's not only the American dream. It means to overcome all the obstacles that an immigrant or citizen faces throughout their life in America, while showing respect to the flag and country that offers the opportunity they have been seeking.