American Identity Essays

The American national identity which rose out of the wake of the Civil War must be re-established, despite its attacks from both the left and the right. On the left lies the democrats, whom sit even further left today than ever. They are focused on pointing out the United States’ innate history which incorporates the…

In recent years, the national political atmosphere has been characterized by flared-up social tensions. From the midst of the morass of identity politics, a positive, pan-African social movement has emerged. A major catalyst in this movement was the 2018 film Black Panther, directed by Ryan Coogler. Set in the fictional Afro-futuristic kingdom of Wakanda, Black…

“Our attitude towards immigration reflects our faith in the American ideal. We have always believed it possible for men and women who start at the bottom to rise as far as talent and energy allow. Neither race nor place of birth should affect their chances”( Robert F. Kenedy). Migration and Immigration have vastly impacted the…

British colonization differs greatly from that of their Europeans rivals: the Spanish, the French, and the Dutch. The differences between Europe colonization and their European rivals include the motivation for colonists to travel to the New World, and the structure of the government in colonies. Despite their many differences, British colonization also resembles their European…

For thousands of years, people and their families have been immigrating to the United States to find freedom, a better life for not just themselves but also their families, better opportunities, and to live the American dream. Many believe that an American is a person who identifies with the traits that America values such as…

Umbertina, an Italian American, self-made woman, represents the hardships as well as successes of an immigrant during the time of the Italian diaspora. With Umbertina as the foundation of their family in Italy, the Longobardi’s were a stable family unit, ready to discover all that America had to offer. The Longobardi family was just one…

One idea that the Anderson and Stewart textbook mentions that I found particularly interesting is the irony in the fact that the United States was fighting for freedom, while oppressing it for Africans (Stewart & Anderson, 63). It seems backwards that colonists were escaping unjust practices imposed by England, but enslaving Africans and taking away…

This essay describes the idea of “securing the blessings of liberty” from the perspective of the early Founding Fathers of America and how such blessings are embedded in the constitution. It describes what those blessings are and what the Founding Fathers believed. Securing the blessings of liberty to me is the American dream in all…

Colonial America, settled by Western Europeans, initially displayed social and cultural characteristics similar to the group by which it was founded. As America grew, population density increased, government was established, and a notion of civilization was embedded into the American mindset. The previous influences, in combination with other factors, such as Americas distance from Europe,…

Throughout the entire history of the United States of America, certain ideals have remained constant. During the late nineteenth and early twentieth centuries, America was booming. The Industrial Revolution led to a strong workforce and economy. The government was strong as well, especially after Theodore Roosevelt took over for William McKinley. The United States looked to build…