We are governed by public and private interests. These interests are based on our very own constitution that is set up to give everyone an opportunity to succeed in our growing culture. American Exceptionalism is partially a reflection of our nation’s long history, but Americans can tend to be ethnocentric and judge other cultures by the standards of their own. When a lot of people think of America, they think about a country that is made up of a mixing bowl of races and ethnicities. They think of a culture that is founded on constitutional rights and god given freedoms that everyone should have.
The American Dream is something that all people in America aspire to have. The American Dream is something of great value to all American citizens. What is this American Dream? The Dictionary describes the American Dream as “the ideals of freedom, equality, and opportunity traditionally held to be available to every American”. The term “American Dream” is an idea that suggests that through hard work and determination, all people have the potential to live happy, successful lives.
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.
Hamilton’s theories on the American economy were commonly respected and accepted as valid. American leaders recognized that expanding the workforce was the fastest way to get the economy up and running. Especially the incorporation of immigrant workers was a leap towards industrial efficiency. Hamilton foresees they “would probably flock from Europe to the United States to pursue their own trades or professions, if they were once made sensible of the advantages they would enjoy”. Immigrants were optimistic; after all, they had chosen to attempt an American adventure and wanted to live the American dream.
American National Government Discussion of Thomas Paine’s “Common Sense” “Common sense is a genius dressed in its working clothes” Ralph Waldo Emerson Emerson’s quote is a great example of what Thomas Paine was trying to do with his famous work Common Sense. The plain language used by Paine spoke to the common people of America and was the first published record openly asking for independence from Great Britain. There were several key points Paine was trying to express to the common people. The most important of them are: the sole purpose of the government, the notions of monarchy and hereditary succession, and the reasons for America’s independence. Paine used Common Sense as a great tool to let the commoners and less educated to gain some insight on the role and purpose of government.
Both of them are addressing their speech when America is in tough situation. So they choose to put the American dreams, their glorious tradition- democracy, the love of their country and the vital role America will take in the near future. By reviewing the history and the efforts made by their forefather who have carried American up the long, rugged path towards prosperity and freedom, they show determination to go along with this convention, leading America to a better day. Besides, they both emphasize the
As a result, Jefferson, Montesquieu, Locke, and other members of the founding generation were deeply influenced by this 18th-century European intellectual movement. These philosophers were exposed to some of the leading thinkers of the Enlightenment who believed rational thought and useful knowledge guaranteed an optimistic outlook of hope and promise of a better future. Not only that, but the many culminating revolutions that revolved - the Scientific Revolution, the Industrial Revolution, etc. - as well as a great environmental awareness were many factors as a result of the Enlightenment. Jefferson drew upon his education in law and Enlightenment philosophy in order to compose the Declaration of Independence, a treatise that focused on liberty and slavery.
Maria Arciniegas SPC 1017 Professor LeBlanc December 8th, 2014 American Dream According to James Truslow Adams, an american writer and historian, the American Dream means “life should you be better and richer and fuller for everyone, with opportunity for each according to the ability or achievement”. Present day, the American Dream for most americans means achieving prosperity and success through hard work. To each of course this meaning may vary depending on what their own idea of success may be. The typical American Dream would be being able to arrive to this country and receive an excellent education without any barriers such as class, religion, race or ethnicity, become a professional in any field of career, and finally establish their families purchasing homes and cars. What do all these goals have in common?
The early twentieth century was an era of business expansion and progressive reform in the United States. The Progressive era was a time of immense change in America and American society. The progressives, as they called themselves, struggled to improve American society by working toward equality. Progressives shared optimism about American citizens’ ability to improve social conditions, by actively intervening, both politically and morally, and ensure social justice. During an age of mass industrialization and urbanization, obtaining social justice was of vital importance because with social justice established, social control would naturally be achieved due to the satisfaction of citizens being treated equally.
He says “put their hands on the arc of history and bend it” in reference to his audience. The “arc of history” is an abstract noun, But Obama describes it in context with a proper noun, developing the technique further, allowing his thoughts to synchronise with those of the audience. The fact that they can bend “The arc of history” to shape a better future is a conclusion to his argument on the power of democracy, the power that America holds dear. At this point, Obama is starting to gain the support of his worldwide audience; the