For many American citizens that live in the 50 recognized states, they do not consider the US territories citizens, as Americans. They believe that if you were not born on the main land of the United States of America (USA), you should not be acknowledged as an American. This part of the country would like to get rid of these territories. However, there is also the bigger part of the country that sees a great opportunity in having the US territories. What would be the advantage of having under the
“The American flag represents all of us and all the values we hold sacred” Adrian Cronauer uttered this statement that still abide true considering that America was constructed by the people for the people and continues to be operated in that way. The United States of America advances despite the improbable conception because of patriotism within the citizens and because of the acceptance of unique religions of American citizens. America continues to succeed even though the country was contrived
The Social Issues that Affect all Citizens of the United States of America in 2017 In the early months of 2017, the United States of America has already faced a crucial change, the election of a new president. The election of President Trump will impact social issues that affect citizens of the United States of America. For example, the two most important social issues that will impact citizens of the United States of America in 2017 include immigration and health care. Another aspect that affects
was the Japanese-American Internment. The Japanese invaded the American land. Because of that, all people of a Japanese descent were seen as an enemy. The Americans felt as if they could no longer trust anyone who obtained ancestry of the Japanese race because they could have a connection with the people who invaded America. As a result, Over 120,000 Japanese were imprisoned during World War II. America felt this was the best way of protecting the wellbeing of all American citizens. These camps were
you believe that the United States should deport illegal immigrants, and their children, back to their home country? The United States should not have illegal immigrants deported out of the United States right away, they should be given a certain amount of time to get their things together to become a citizen. Illegal immigrants should have a path or granted a chance to be able to become a U.S citizen.It will cost the government millions of dollars to deport illegal citizens than keep them in the
Mean to Be an American?” raises many points about the American citizen. Specifically, he discusses “American” as an adjective (Walzer). “American” is often associated with American citizens; while this is true, the term can also be applied to Canadians and Mexicans (Walzer). American is such an ambiguous adjective that it is applicable to all countries and individuals that are part of the North American continent. Like Mr. Walzer states, American is not a truly defined term and America is not a country
period, Americans have been trying to explore the benefits that have been since the individual States of America joined to form what currently known as United States of America. Although various ideas have been presented to support both sides of the story, I believe that the positive impacts that United States had on America outweigh the adverse effects. Political, cultural, social and technological advances that have witnessed in America over the centuries have contributed to the United States growth
Article 2, Section 1, Clause 5 of the United States Constitution states that no person except a natural-born citizen shall be eligible to run for President of the United States. This was due to John Jay, the presiding officer of the Constitutional Convention, who wrote a letter to George Washington in 1787 arguing that the Commander-in-Chief of the United States Army should not be anyone but a natural-born American (Schneider 6). The Founders were concerned that subversive enemies could force the
Did you ever wonder how the United States’ founders envisioned America to be in the years to come? America’s founding fathers were tasked with the difficult challenge of finding a balance between preserving individual rights and forming a strong, long-lasting union. There are many examples of how the founding fathers found a balance. Some examples of this are showcased in the Declaration of Independence, the Bill of Rights, and A New American Nation. A New American Nation shows that the founding
The United States of America is known as the “land of the free”. But as most know “free” always comes with a price. Luckily, the price is worth a lifetime of opportunities and freedoms that other countries will never get to experience. America has immigrants naturalized every year. People from these countries come to America to pursue the “land of the free”. In fact, in 2014, “654,949 people were naturalized.”1 America is also known around the world as the country that practices democracy. The