Summary Of David Brooks The Nation Of Futurity

Why do so many Chinese immigrate to US while China is growing fast and full of opportunities? That’s a very

Chinese coming raised issues of social and cultural diversity, discrimination, and national identity when migrating to the United States Relocate to the west- People moved for the availability of land. Americans sought the cheap land that would afford them economic independence. America’s growing industry-

The United States is a country made up of immigrants from all around the world. With that being said, in 1800’s through the 1840’s there were masses of people coming in from all over the European nations. Mainly from Ireland and Germany due to the desires for a different life which they believed they would acquire in the new world. These immigrants appeared to be looking for freedoms and many opportunities that were seen as easy to come by in America. It is clear that America was viewed as the land of liberty, with many prosperous opportunities and still appears that way to the newcomers from current day in search for a new life. Through primary sources, it is clear that the population growth in the United States was rapid due to the hopes

In the late 1800’s and early 1900’s many immigrants came to the United States for a better way of life. I chose this particular question because I am first generation American.

As a society the US is built on immigration, people leaving squalor in Europe where social mobility was next to impossible due to the ingrained social hierarchies, or merely to seek more riches in a new land. As a result this was seen as a fresh start where people would earn and achieve what they

Some of the most intelligent and ambitious individuals, who are unsatisfied with their own countries, bring their skills to America. Few countries offer the limitless opportunities that the United States offers. You can start your own business, learn a high-tech career, become a movie star, publish a best-selling novel, or be elected to office. People in other countries crave the same things we do: recognition, wealth, fame, and the feeling of making a difference. America offers endless ways for a "nobody" to become great. Many countries of the world limit educational opportunities, stifle entrepreneurship, and prevent individuals from reaping the rewards of their hard work. Consequently, such individuals often come to America. In fact, our nation was founded by English and other European citizens that risked their lives to sail across the ocean to an unknown future. America can't help but become better from the influence of such people.

America is really the melting pot. It is completely new environment for all the immigrants mostly those people who are migrated from under developing country like Nepal. Pietri has explained similar story in his poem about the Puerto Rican dream about new houses, cars and television and that encourage them to work more

Modern America can be considered one of the world’s economic and industrial leaders. This didn’t happen instantaneously. It was a long process that took centuries to occur from when America was first colonized by England. America started slow and far behind England and other European countries in the technology race but a diverse culture and the work ethic of American people all helped to push this country forward. From antebellum America in the 19th century, to the Progressive Era in the late 19th century and early 20th century, and finally to the New Deal period in the 20th century, many changes occurred as millions of people lives were affected greatly during this time. Throughout these eras in U.S. history, there was a general

Is America really a land of opportunity? The United States experienced major waves of immigration during the colonial area from the 1880s to the 1920s. Many immigrants Came to America seeking greater economic opportunity, while some others such as the pilgrims in the early 1600s arrived in search of religious freedom. The first significant federal legislation restricting immigration was the 1882 Chinese Exclusion Act. Throughout history America has been a land of opportunity but also a land of struggle because yes there were many jobs opportunities and freedom from deportation but people struggled with living conditions and unfair treatment.

America has always been the land where dreams come true. This appeal alone has attracted many to come to this dream land to pursue their dream. Globalization is upon America as the annual population increases of over half a million due to immigration. The increase in the population can be considered a good thing as the bigger population will contribute to the growth of the economic. However, few like Yeh Ling-Ling disapproves of this as she believes immigrants are drying out government spending for the locals. Her believe is only a controversy to put the weight the recession and the state budgetary mess on these immigrants.

David Brooks states in “The Nation of Futurity” that people who migrate to the United States have different perspectives of this abundant and innovative country; they believe America is losing the status of the world’s leading economy to China. The first settlers saw how resourceful America was and believed this land would bring out motivational energy in people who wanted an opportunity for a better life. Additionally, America is known as an energy, work driven country with an abundance of natural resources. Chinese people believe that their country is replacing America as the greatest country in the world. The country’s lack of creating new products, use of new technology and the resistance to sharing those creations and resources with the

China is 3 way tied for 2nd highest percentage at 5%. Mainly the wealthy Chinese immigrants come to the United states. This is because there is horrible pollution, and/ or they don’t like how the education

The people who immigrated to America in the 1800’s and 1900’s came because “In the United States, individuals craft their own definition of success” (Friedman). Immigrants were given the opportunity to succeed, something they probably never had back home. Here immigrants were given free education, welfare, and healthcare, freedoms only given in America at the time. This freedom to succeed has given many people rags- to- riches stories. “Americans respect the self- made man or women, especially when he or she has overcome great obstacles to succeed” (Friedman), especially because immigrants who came from nothing were able to utilize their freedoms in order to make something for themselves.

The American Dream can mean a number of different things to number of different people. Over the years this ideal has evolved and its definition will continue to change for many more years to come. What has not changed is the desire to achieve this dream. For decades now, people from all over the world have immigrated to the United States with hopes of obtaining this dream. However it seems that, to many immigrants the American dream has a very different and more modest definition. To many foreigners it means having the basic necessities in life and giving their children opportunities and life they ever had. Immigration can be a good and a bad thing. On one hand the overall standard of living is better but on the other hand it is almost inevitable that the family, especially the children, will lose some of their culture as they Americanize andi.e. assimilate. This is partially the reason why the mothers of The Joy Luck Club continue to have the Joy Luck Club meetings. Even though they are now in America, they want to make sure their daughters are exposed to and maintain the Chinese culture.

The United States of America is, “a nation of immigrants” as John F. Kennedy called it. Apart from the Native American ancestry, all others trace their culture back to somewhere else (Soerens, M. 2013). In my opinion, the U.S has increasing rate of immigrants, than any other country. It is also successful in providing facilities like education, employment and various career opportunities for global immigrants even today.