The first settlers on this land were foreigners who came to improve their condition and escape oppression just as the immigrants of these days and times are also making an effort to do. Nichols states that “by abundant observation man … is improved and brought to its highest perfection by an intermingling of blood and qualities of various races. “ (20). America is predominating to other countries because of the various ethnicities that make up her population. Since America was founded by immigrants, which proves that it should be equally diverse land.
As a result, through such social interaction, their lives and perspectives have grown as the population does- as the more and more immigrants and customs brought in. In the absorption of influence of the coming in of so many worldwide cultures, Americans have placed greater acknowledgement on diversity, widely aware of its vital impact on societies ethnic groups have renewed and celebrated their heritage. Obviously, immigrants enrich American communities in bringing aspects of their native cultures with them. Many black Americans now celebrate both Christmas and Kwanzaa, a festival drawn from African rituals. Hispanic Americans rejoice their traditions with vivacious street fairs and other vibrant festivities on Cinco de Mayo.
It makes a great impact in their lives, and it helps them out in a lot. In to what they were looking for, or basically, be better. Be successful and show others many new things. How to make this country a better place, and a better economy. Back in the old days they let immigrants come into America with no problem too.
Growing up in South Florida you see a lot of cultures all around you. I know they say New York is the melting pot of the country but South Florida has so many cultural influences from many countries. There is flags on cars, there are towns named after cities in other countries, and people representing where they came from. Representing where you or your family originated has become the cool thing to do. People will trace back to their great great great uncle and claim that they are part of that nationality.
The discovery of the Americas was truly an amazing event because it opened up so many options for the people living in the European nation. Many English people flocked to the Americas to live in the Chesapeake and New England region. These two regions were supposed to function as one large region. But overtime, they developed into two separate societies. The reason for this split was the incentives of the people who were going to these areas.
Lastly, the “golden door” describes America and all of its opportunities. The theme of “The New Colossus” is about the freedom offered to immigrants who come to make a new life in America. Lazarus describes America as the “golden door” where anything is possible. Dreams can be achieved and new lives can be made when the people cross under “The New
Imagine coming to America for the first time, something that has become a favorite pastime for all walks of life. People from around the world marvel at our distinctive way of life, creative sense of style, and unique view of things. Above all, countless notice our freedom, something that many of us take for granted. America is a spectacle to others that don’t have the same opportunities that we have been offered, and scores of us don’t appreciate it. None other than our distinguished Founding Fathers are responsible for the unmatched lifestyle we claim our own.
We have grown in America making other customs and cultures our own. We learn from one another and are open to new things by our neighbors. So in a sense we feel as if we have become familiar and maybe even part of that culture. The Latin culture is well known throughout America and has become part of the melting pot. Another way you could look at it would be we a melting pot?
No. Do I feel that there are positive aspects of immigration? Of course. Immigrants bring different cultural backgrounds to our country, which helps make the US so diverse. Legal immigrants bring different traditions, inventions, products and ideas to our businesses and organizations.
The impact that immigrants have on, not just California but the entire U.S. is really overwhelming and astonishing. Immigrants that migrate to a whole new life, come exactly just for that. They want the freedom and liberty that America has to offer. Being a second-generation immigrant, relating to the difficulties that my ancestors and even my parents had to go can be breathtaking and very appealing to me. Immigrants suffer through their long and treacherous journey but fortunately people unite, stand strong and that’s when historical events get