... rights that among these are Life, Liberty and the pursuit of Happiness," (Declaration). The United States of America became known as the "land of the free" and welcomed people from all over the world who sought freedom within our borders. During the World Wars, communities ... Most of us consider ourselves thoroughly American, but also identify with an ethnic heritage (Allen ix). Many people value their ethnic identity, living in areas that share similar religions, languages, or ancestral origins (Allen ix). Perceived cultural differences create symbolic boundaries, which make movement f...

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