... dreams. "Give me liberty or give me death" was once just a dream. Many years ago the people of the United States chose to take a risk and put their lives on the line, all for the American dream. Americans declared their independence in 1776 when Benjamin Franklin, in all his wisdom, stated, "We must all hang together or assuredly we shall ... all hang separately". These words embodied the true American spirit. America has an extraordinary history when it comes to living the American dream. Abraham Lincoln stood ... in both World Wars, while the tomb of the Unknown Soldier still burns b...

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Many people today do not give much thought to what their country represents and why they should be proud to live in it. I am very proud to be an American and live in America. An American is someone who loves their country and the people in it, and also believes in bettering their own lives as well as the lives of those around them. I fill that since I live in America I represent the leading country in the world, and I am able to achieve almost anything I set my mind too. Here people have a chance to make something of themselves and are free to decide how they wish to do it. In America when tro...

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... other races and other genders. Also, I am glad I have a place like this that will respect me and I know it will be a great place to have my children grow up in. Some of our ancestors did not have the privileges we have now because they grew up in other countries, that controlled their ... place. I am very grateful for our country, and all of the privileges I have growing up here. In many countries, I wouldn't be able to get the education that is available to me, and I wouldn't get many of the rights I have because I am a woman. Women's rights have been a major issue in the past ... , es...

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... and Athens did have an influence in shaping American culture and society. Unlike liberal America, Sparta and Athens were conservative societies. In Sparta, babies were left to die or were killed if they were found to be too weak. Weak babies in American society are given extra care and infanticide would be a crime. The government of Sparta was an aristocracy and ... was ruled by the noble and wealthy. Much like America, Athens eventually had a form of democracy and its citizens directly selected representatives to run their government. Athens did not always have a democratic government t...

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... Schneebaum Throughout the book Keep The River On Your Right there appeared to be many differences between American culture and that of the Akarama; however, when more closely examined it can be seen that what seem to be differences, actually serve the same purpose. The Akarama people live and breathe to hunt and laugh. In all of Tobias" notes he recalled the most how they ... people loose sight of their dreams and life long ambitions and solely focus on money. This too may happen in the Akarama tribe. There is one account of a young hunter who went out and was killed. His long life ahea...

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... and honeymoons, and the role of men and woman dating has changed plenty in America to modern age. Marriage compared to the 50s has changed in many ways to now. People are getting married at younger ages now and to anyone they please. Things such as race, color, nationality does not matter anymore. Decisions ... are more free then they ever were. In the 50s people would go through a process in which the families agree upon the person and whether or not he or she is good enough for one another. These decisions were more based on ... color religion and family as opposed to now a days wher...

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... fell as the wtc towers imploded onto themselves. The hijacked planes became the bombs themselves for they were filled with lots of fuel, as they were all prepared to make a transcontinental flight. Shortly before 9 a.m. on Tuesday morning one plowed into the north tower of the wtc buildings sending smoke and ash and concern everywhere. Within minutes of the initial crash a second plane ... mighty twin towers crumbled down onto the island of Manhattan. There was a rain of fire and concrete as the 110 story buildings fell to their final resting place on the streets of New York. Many peopl...

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... first film which created an image of the USA was probably the Dallas. At least it did in me. I was about 10 year-old when the television showed this film. I remember my whole family sitting in front of the TV every Friday at 8 p.m. Even my grandmother was watching it. She has never even imagined that skyscrapers exist and that some woman ... jack-o-lanterns every year in the gardens and windows and the Halloween parties are spreading too. In my opinion it's totally senseless to imitate other nations' holidays. Why should we do this? Don't we have our own holidays too? By copying and imi...

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... education. This leaves these students at a major disadvantage at only the ninth or tenth grade level. This level of education is not usually sufficient to get these students even mediocre employment in the future. There are some exceptions far and in between, of people who actually become successful in some ... to be able to carry the responsibilities of adulthood. Children raised in America are taught at a very young age of how education is important, either through television programs or just parents, and relatives. Yet more than 1300 students drop out of school everyday. All statist...

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... youth of America. Anti-smoking ads have hit America's youth like a ton of bricks, and they are working. The "Truth" ads seem to be especially effective on the youth of today. I did not really realize that there were any other anti-smoking ads before the "truth" ads. It turns out that there ... have been anti-smoking ads since 1998. Those ads did not have much of an effect on the youth. They did not state any of the stats that the "truth" ads do, and they do not have a hard-hitting theme. The ads that did ... not have a hard impact were "think, don't smoke" ads, and they featured such t...

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... by Shau Marie, a woman from Wisconsin talking about the way discipline has changed over the years. She was more afraid of what her parents would do you her than being sent to her principle's office. Strict discipline is a thing of the past. Things have changed since then. Some people would say for the better, but I would say for the worse. Ask anyone on ... the street if the modern day family has changed and most of the people asked would say yes. The family has changed and one of the main changes is discipline. It has gone from very strong and strict to almost non-existent. We need to ...

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What September 11,2001 Has Meant to Me On September 11, 2001 our Nation sat and watched in fear and horror as unknown assailants attacked the American people on our own soil, a feat that has not been seen since World War II. The atrocities of this day have evoked ... an abundance of overwhelming emotions that have spread throughout the world like wild fire. The diversity of my emotions is still pulling me in several different directions, making it difficult for me to place a meaning to ... September 11, 2001. I like the rest of America watch as countries throughout the world lend support and...

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... super heroes that fought crime. The shows consisted of a lot of fighting. Batman and spider man were very intelligent and used clues to determine where the criminals might be and what their plans were. So these shows weren't just about fighting and blowing things up. Sure ... a strong sense of right and wrong. I can't think of one show that is based on crude violence. Look at Pokemon, Batman, Spiderman, Digimon, X-men, and Dragon Ball Z. The first opinion a parent gets when they walk in the room and their child is watching a fight, witch all the shows I listed ... programs are violent b...

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... doing this. I will guarantee that their answer will be, "No!" Their commitment to this country is so strong that not one person's words can ever break it. Even though they were probably hurt by the snide remarks they received, their commitment kept them strong. Even immigrants who have come to America from other countries have this commitment. Most of them have lived in ... oppression their entire lives, coming here now to seek refuge in this land of freedom and prosperity. They now live in ... essay, I have seen and now better understand the price of the freedom that we have. We did n...

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... a restaurant or on an airplane. Another way to get familiar with American culture is go to a social event in which a lot of Americans participate. It will give you a good grip of American culture and observe the things they do. Even though it might be brief, it will prepare you one step further to understand their culture. Another important thing to remember is to make some American ... friends. You will notice the enormous differences about attitudes on life, women, and seniors. Korean society is very homogeneous compared to American's. Koreans eat same food, think same, interact in sa...

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... have personally watched the people around me turn from loyal citizens of Britain into conflict hungry revolutionaries. I myself have fallen victim to the atrocities being committed to those opposed to the crown. My store that has been in my family for generations has been vandalized merely because I sell imported British tea ... rule we would lose this advantage and be forced to rely on an unproven form of protection from militias. This could result in the slaughter of innocent citizens. Worse than that, another world power such as France or Austria could simply walk in and overthrow the...

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... education. It is a known fact that the majority of successful people in America are the people with a college degree. The main factors that persuaded me to pursue a college degree were money, pressure from my parents, my determination to be successful, and pressure from society I've grown up with a dream of becoming wealthy. A college degree would be a stepping stone in achieving this goal ... . It would widen my options for a good career tremendously. I could find a job that might be less stressful and on me. My vision of being wealthy when I'm older is ... has a wife and three kids an...

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... My father (born and raised in Vietnam) was a gambler, an alcoholic, and an abuser, often took out frustration and anger on my mother. My mother, who was a part-time waitress and a housewife, had to raise 5 children and care for her parents. This was the custom way of life for most families in our country. The ... planned and organized an escape. A ship was stolen, filled with food, water, fuel, and other materials. Everyone met on a dock at midnight and boarded the ship. My family was the last to go. As we got on the ship Vietcong Soldiers came. The ship sailed away as they opened fire a...

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... of the press, freedom of religion, and political freedom. Every American is given the freedom to speak or express their views freely, the freedom to be able to write, the freedom to print, the freedom to publish information, the freedom to worship their own religion, and the freedom to take a stand on political issues. America is the land of opportunity, and freedom no matter what sex or race ... less of a factor in the decision process. Now the main factor in the decision process seems to be what level of education you have had. In conclusion, the opportunity is given to you to chose t...

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... who struggle to gain those rights and keep them. Our strength is our unity of purpose"" (Franklin D. Roosevelt). As Roosevelt says, everything in America is built on freedom, built on the idea of human rights everywhere. Ideas of freedom are what for years, not only soldiers, but all citizens ... of America have fought for. America is a lot different than other countries. It is made up of immigrants. It is made up of people whose ancestors worked hard to ... tiger's tooth. Stealing my breath of life, I will confess I love this cultured hell that tests my youth!" (Claude McKay). And Amer...

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... 1965, Alabama state troopers and local deputies stopped and clubbed black activists as they marched peacefully"" (para. 1). These people just wanted to make a point by marching from one city to another but still faced discrimination and oppression. Next is the fight for desegregation in Central High School, Little Rock, AR. On September 25, 1957, nine courageous students better known as Little Rock Nine went ... , and it became one of the major interactions with the whites. In the late 1960's the term "soul food"," which was the name people gave the food prepared by the African-American...

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... you are disobeying the law in anyway. If we are charged with a crime, American citizens are allowed a fair trial with a jury of our peers to judge whether or not we are guilty. Whereas, in other countries if you are accused of a crime, you don't get a fair trial with a ... these laws we would have a corrupt and immoral society. In addition to following the laws and paying our taxes, it is expected that everyone respect each other and their beliefs. The reason for this is because our country was ultimately built on equality and diversity. No matter what your age is almost anyone can ... h...

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... completely different and almost opposite of the first pole, it makes it hard to distinguish who to belive. While the majority oppose its legalization the number who support it is growing as time goes by. So to answer the question is the political landscape favoring the legal use of marijuana? The ... answer is no, only a minority support the change, but that may change at anytime. The presence of marijuana though seems to be more frequent, and seems to be more ... for emesis. Still, the A.M.A. recommended more studies on marijuana for those who don't respond to the other drugs, and it ...

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There are many deadly effects of racism in America. The aftermath of racism has had a negative impact on a generation of different races, creeds, and religions. Racism infests our schools, churches, hospitals, playgrounds, and especially the workplace. Just imagine going to work to an office full of people who dislike you because of the color of your skin. The American Heritage Dictionary defines racism as ... their skin. During the civil Rights Movement which was a movement for racial equality in the U.S., due to a lot of racist believers hundreds of blacks were killed. This was one of the b...

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... the country? And if he is not helping the country. What exactly is he doing wrong? And how can one change it. A great example is Bush's invading Iraq in order to reorder the government into a democratic one, dependent on a fair constitution and written rights, much like our own. It is almost an impossible task. In fact, the word "reorder" puts it mildly ... . To think of it in a vivid and plain manner, it is much like tearing down a huge and spectacular building built on uneven lands, and building a new one. Its difficult, for building the monument might be easy, but having it balance .....

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