On the other hand, the representation of the American values as shown in the inaugural address of President John F.Kennedy is meant to spark off humane values for the citizens. The era of enlightenment in America brought a lot of changes especially to the general life of the people. Enlightenment was a very critical process through which the success as well as the progress of America was based upon. It formed a foundation through which the development of all sectors of America such as political, religious and social aspects was initiated. Throughout a long period of time, the values instilled have formed a crucial part of America’s development and it’s relative to people of all walks of life.
It is an emblem of our country and it also stands for its harmony. The stars on the flag symbolize the states and the stripes stand for the first 13 colonies. The narrative is that a woman named Betsy Ross embroidered the first flag in 1776. The story goes that.. "On January 1, 1776, the Continental Army was restructured in accord with a Congressional ruling which placed American forces under George Washington's power. On that New Year's Day the Continental Army was arranging cordon to Boston which had been taken over by the British Army.
Evolution of the American Revolution: Causation to Sovereignty The American Revolution is described as the political uprising of the thirteen British Colonies of North America against the British Empire during the last half of the eighteenth century. Officially, the conflict lasted from 1775, starting with the “shot heard round the world,” to 1783 when the British Government recognized the independence of the colonies as one sovereign nation. The Revolutionary War was preceded by politically, socially, and economically related ideals and events that altogether inspired the unification of the independent colonies and their separation from the British Empire. The key influences of the American Revolution include: the French and Indian War; the Navigation, Currency, Stamp Tax, Declaratory, Townsend Duties, Tea, and Intolerable Acts; as well as the political and religious ideals of the colonists. The revolutionary era for the American Colonies began around 1763 after the British removed the military threat of the French from North America during the French and Indian War, which resulted in substantial economic debt for the British Empire.
The United States has always had a reputation for being ambitious and outspoken, and always eager to voice their opinions. This American Spirit was especially contagious throughout the 19th and 20th centuries when citizens hoped to gain equal democracy through the right to vote. Having the right to vote positively affects American democracy in that it encourages the active participation of citizens in the government’s decisions. With the extension of voting rights to more of the country’s citizens, we have the ability to improve the lives of Americans, the freedom to speak out and gain the attention of the government, and the achievement of a stronger sense of nationalism. These aspects have clearly benefited the United States, and remind
As a measure to defend the actions of Congress, a list of specific grievances against the king was included in the document. The closing paragraph announced that the colonies would be free and independent states, and that the United States would operate as a sovereign nation. The Continental Congress formally adopted the Declaration of Independence on July 4th, 1776. John Adams suggested the date be commemorated every year as “the day of deliverance by solemn acts of devotion to God Almighty...” The signers of the Declaration were keenly aware that they might be signing their own death warrant. On September 17th, 1787, the final draft of the Constitution of the
The modern meaning of the flag was forged in December 1860 when Major Robert Anderson, acting without orders, moved the US garrison from Fort Moultrie to Fort Sumter, in Charleston Harbor, in defiance of the power of the new Confederate States of America. Adam Goodheart argues this was the opening move of the Civil War, and the flag was used throughout the North to symbolize American nationalism and rejection of secessionism. Before that day, the flag had served mostly as a military ensign or a convenient marking of American territory, flown from forts, embassies, and ships, and displayed on special occasions like the Fourth of July. But in the weeks after Major Anderson's surprising stand, it became something different. Suddenly the Stars and Stripes flew – as it does today and especially as it did after the September 11 attacks in 2001 – from houses, from storefronts, from churches; above the village greens and college quads.
This belief of “American exceptionalism” has been instilled in its people and is still a dominant essence in all of their past and current leaders, which is evident by their actions taken to “improve and lead the world.” There are many events that show blatant evidence of America’s exceptional attitude, however only certain events have been highlighted in this report to showcase such exceptionalism attitude. In the following paragraphs, “American exceptionalism” will be shown by the events of Vietnam War, Panama Crisis and Iraq War while tying it back to the history of the Pilgrims and the Puritans to show the historical bearing and current relevancy of “American exceptionalism.” The first piece of event that will be discussed in detail is the Vietnam War, which will further exemplify “American exceptionalism.” This war happened following the First Indochina War and was fought between North Vietnam, who was supported by communist superpowers such as China, and the government
Thirdly and most importantly what makes America great is the freedom we have. “Our Diversity in America collection takes a good look at what it means to be “American” and examines the rich heritages that make up our country. Each culture provides its own special and irreplaceable contribution to our understanding of America today. From Asia to Europe to Africa to Latin America, some 128 articles trace each nationality’s broad history and important contributions to the American way of life. Castillo 2 Diversity in America not only presents a host of intimate snapshots of culture and heritage, but documents the struggles of nationalities to integrate into the “melting pot” society of America, and highlights the strength and integrity of various cultural leaders and thinkers.” http://www.worldandi.com/specialcollection/special-collection-diversity.asp.
One of the main things that is American is the right to vote. In a lot of countries, the leaders are all selected by one particular group, or council, or are given that position because they are the next heir in a long line of family members. Being able to choose the officials that govern us is a really big deal. Unfortunately, being American also means that you have the right to vote, or not to vote. More and more, less and less people are voting, especially those of a younger age.
For this reason, one advantage of immigration for the United States is the increase in diversity of cultures all over the country. The United States is commonly seen as an immigrant nation, a common ground where everyone is welcome to work hard, improve living conditions, and chase what we call the American dream. It's true that immigration has always been an important part of American life, but in reality the U.S. has become strict about who can legally enter its borders. Of course, for every lawful immigrant in the United States, there are many more who try to enter illegally. Illegal immigration occurs when foreign individuals break U.S. immigration laws by illegally entering or residing in the country.