The world has changed a lot since the Puritans came over and first settled our country. Being an American and the definition of what it means to be an American are very different today. I am interested in what your answer is to the question: What does it mean to you to be an American?
Remember, there are no right or wrong answers. This is your interpretation. As always, your classmates will be able to read your responses, so word them carefully.
Being a American to me is to be proud to be here. We the Unite States of America is one of the only free countries there is in the world. Here in the U.S. you can be whoever you want, do what ever you want, and live in what ever way you want. That the reason why we are such a great and storng country. We belive if you belive in your self enough you can do any thing in your wildest dreams. Thats why everyone wants to live here because you can get a second chance at what you wanted to do in you life
ReplyDeleteTo me being an american means freedom and rights that others don't have. America is one of the only countries that gives its citizens the right to do what we want with the exception of killing and harming ourselfs and others. In other countries i would not be able to work or walk freely from my home here i can go just about anywhere. My job means the world to me because it shows that i can acomplish things in my life. I don't honetsly know if i could stand to be anywhere else because woman is not respected and treated as well as we are here. So im thankfull to be an american.
ReplyDeleteTo be an American to me is like being part of an important place. Being an American is such a good thing like its so awesome all the right u have and everything in this country. Being an American is so much more than just living here it like everything.
ReplyDeleteTo me being an American means to have freedom and rights.
ReplyDeleteBeing an American to me means, that we have freedom of speech. And also we have freedom we do not have to listen to nobody or let them demand us. Many things have changed and I'm proud to be an american.
ReplyDeleteBeing an American to me is having freedom and rights that some other countries. It is you being able to choose what you want to do , What job, and kind of education.
ReplyDeleteWhat do it mean to me to be an American? It means I am privileged enough to have certain rights you can't get anywhere else. The two main ones for me are the freedom to practice any religion i choose wither it be Christan, Jewish or even Buddhist. My all time favorite right I get for being an American is the freedom of speech. This single right lets me express myself not matter what. No one can take that away from me. I think that's pretty great. People are willing to put their lives on the line to protect me and my fellow citizen. This what being an American means to me.
ReplyDeleteBeing an American to me is freedom to do and say what I want without fear of being abused.Freedom to worship whatever I want.Also to be an American means to follow laws and rules.Being means freedom to vote,freedom to go to school,adn freedom to belive in any religion
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What being an american means to me is to be free. No king telling us who or what to worship. in america we do have laws but thats for our health and safty. Its our choice to fallow them or not but if u dnt fallow them then there are consequenses.
ReplyDeleteBeing an american to me means doing everything in your power to make our country a better place. To help everyone in need to the best of your ability.
ReplyDeleteBeing an American means several different things to me. The main reason being I have a lot more freedom then people in other countries. Which I appreciate, and take advantage of. Being American to me also means I have the right to speak my mind. Which is good because I'm a very opiniated person. Americans are also very self centered. And to me that is the definition of an American. Which is bad sometimes. Americans are far different from people in other countries, but in several ways we are better, and worse. But either way I'm proud to be an American.
ReplyDeleteBeing an American means several different things to me. The main reason being I have a lot more freedom then people in other countries. Which I appreciate, and take advantage of. Being American to me also means I have the right to speak my mind. Which is good because I'm a very opiniated person. Americans are also very self centered. And to me that is the definition of an American. Which is bad sometimes. Americans are far different from people in other countries, but in several ways we are better, and worse. But either way I'm proud to be an American.
ReplyDeleteTo me, being an American means freedom and full of choices. A freedom of speech, beliefs and a freedom of choice who I want to be and who I want to be with. Waking up everyday and going to school to learn new different things, to be able to make new friends with different kinds of race, and to be able to see the American flag. That's what being an American means to me.
ReplyDeleteTo me, being an American means freedom and full of choices. A freedom of speech, beliefs and a freedom of choice who I want to be and who I want to be with. Waking up everyday and going to school to learn new different things, to be able to make new friends with different kinds of race, and to be able to see the American flag. That's what being an American means to me.
ReplyDeleteTo be an American to me means that we are free and are so fortunate to even have many of things that we actually have. We have a government who trys to do what is in the best interest of our country. America gives us the freedom to choose members of our own government that will protect us. America gives us the freedom of speech and the freedom of religion. America to me means that we are the most fortunate and most free country and we take some of it for granted. One word that describes what America means to me is "freedom".
ReplyDeleteI believe that being an American is the best privilege I have ever been given. It is the definition of freedom, and every one of us has the opportunity to do something great with our lives because of all the different things taught to us as we grow up. We are allowed to choose who we want to run our country, who we want to be, what religion we ourselves believe in, and many more amazing rights that a lot of countries don't have. I'm more than thankful for all the things being an American has to offer me, and it's a great thing to say that I am one.
ReplyDeleteBeing an American to me is someone who has major pride for their country. Taking an opportunity to do something that most other countries in our world aren't aloud to do. Voting is a great example countries in the world don't even get to choose who they want to be their president. Women here in America are aloud to wear any type of clothes they desire, but most countries women aren't even aloud to show their face in public. Being and American to me is just taking opportunities that others desire and that is why being an American is so special.
ReplyDeleteBeing an American, in my opinion, is to be able to make your own desicions. You are allowed to do what you want, whenever you feel like it. You are free to decide what is right and what is wrong. You learn from your mistakes and make new ones every day. We do have laws though, and we have to abide by them. Other than that, America is a free country.
ReplyDeleteTo me being an American is standing up for what you believe in, having rights, and living the dream. Our founding fathers started this country in a way different from the rest of the world; a country free of corruption. I believe that has changed over time. The US government runs this country with most of their unconstitutional laws. After the terrorist attacks, former President Bush passed the Patriot Act which allowed the US government to monitor its citizens, therefore no more privacy. So, what is the true American dream? Living in a free country with rights and protection? Or is that only a dream we believe to be true?
ReplyDeleteBeing an American to me is something that most people take for advantage. As Americans, we should be proud of our country, and want people to know we're Americans. But i do not always want to be considered an American. To other countries we are perceived as ignorant pigs. I believe we need to be more like our ancestors before, in such a way, where we are not greedy selfish people who just want for themselves, but one nation under GOD, working together to keep this country free and sane.
ReplyDeleteI think what it means to be an American is free. Freedom is Americas biggest and most valuable trait. We have the freedom of speach and the freedom of vote. We have the freedom to choose our own paths in life, for better or for worse. I feel these freedoms are what America means to me.
ReplyDeleteI am very lucky to be american because it means I have rights and freedoms such as voting, freedom of speech, and having privacy, but it makes me wonder how much am I really getting and what is to come of the future? Some people are being watched 24/7 and yeah there are some reasons for the government to do that, like to prevent terrorist attacks, but how do I know if that's all the truth or whether there is going to be a Big Brother? Some people with middle eastern or muslim roots are stereotyped as a threat due to political proaganda, even if they might not be one. Political proaganda not only effects them, but others as well making them feel like they don't they fit or belong due to race and religion even though the constitution, the base of this country, states that all men are created equal. I am very thankful for what I do have but I'm not so sure if I'm proud of this country.
ReplyDeleteBeing an American to me means the choice of freedom to say what I want, and do pretty much anything I please. That's what being an American means to me.
ReplyDeletebeing an American to me means to, have a strong will and never quit, it means being able to adapt and come out successful threw the hard times and good times
ReplyDeleteFor me being an American means opportunity for study, works and more.
ReplyDeleteIn my opinion being an American gives you a lot of priviliges such as voting and having a higher paying job. Also in todays time you must be an American to do most of the things here in the U.S such as having the privilige of living here and getting a career not only that but for traveling use too.
ReplyDeleteHumans need freedom to live better. I came hear because I can get my goals easier. In my country there is religion for country which is Islam and my religion is Baha'i. The government told to citizens in Iran that if your religion is not Islam you don't have rights to live in Iran, have an education and freedom. There is right now about three years that seven Baha’i leaders in Iran are in prison because of what they believe to and about a week ago the government told them that you have to be in prison for twenty years.So, I thought that if I come hear I can have the freedom and education and also there is no one can makes me to I change my religion.
ReplyDeleteTo me, having freedom is extremely important and the opprotunity to have a proper education. The ability to be able to progress in the job ecomity for a career that I've been looking forward to my entire life.
ReplyDeletebeing an amerincan means that i have rights that i have to follow and i have freedom of speach and to go were i want to.
ReplyDeleteBeing an American means that i have freedom, rights, and have many privileges to do many things. An american also means that that person was born in the most extraordinary country.
ReplyDelete"of or pertaining to the United States of America or its inhabitants: an American citizen"-Dictionary.com by definition that's it,I feel the rest is all politics. every one can argue about meninges but i believe here everyone can have an opinion and this is mine.
ReplyDeleteI think to be an American means to be proud that you were born is a safe country. over time we've created laws that have protected u.s citizens. We have many opprotunities than probably any other country does. I am proud to be lucky and free to be an American.
ReplyDeleteBeing an American to me means having freedom. I have freedom rights as in freedom of speech. I have the freedom to say what i want to whoever i want. There's many women rights for being an American. I believe the most important right is the women's freedom. Women have all the same rights as men do in American. I am proud to be an American and having the same freedom and rights as everyone else.
ReplyDeleteto me being an american is to have freedom to do what ever you put ur mind to. With more oportunities the usual.
ReplyDeletei can say i am very privileged to be an american. i have many oppurtunities to succeed becuase i am an american.i have more freedom of speech and human rights.
ReplyDeleteBeing an American to me makes me think that i can go out and do whatever we want. Be free and not have to worry about how back in the day you where judged by the actions you did. Times have changed and for the better too.
ReplyDeleteBeing an American would be. To honor and fallow American's rules. To not take advantage of the freedom and privileges that us American's are lucky to have.
ReplyDeleteWhat being an American to me is having freedom of speech, rights and many other things. That most countries don't have. Being born here in America.
ReplyDeleteTo me being an american is being a proud citizen. Be as patriotic as you can. I mean if you live in the best counrty on earth be proud. I hate when people seem ashamed to be an american because of the times that we are going through with the economy and war situation. Everyone just needs to keep their heads up high and have faith in what our country is doing. Freedom is what america is all about and it will always be that way. People come to america to have the privledges that we take for granted everyday. People come here to start a new life and live the american dream.
ReplyDeleteTo be an American, that means to have the opportunity to do what you want. You would have tge freedom to do what you belive it's right.
ReplyDeleteFor me being an American means you have the freedom that other countries may not have. You can choose what to wear,what to say,what religion to practice. An American has a greater responsibility because we have to be able to follow the rules and the laws we have.
ReplyDeleteTo me, being an american means having the rights to believe in any religion, express yourself in any way, and being able to speak your mind freely. I am more than thankful to have these rights and I am extremely happy to live here.
ReplyDeleteto me being an american means i have the right to say and do almost anything i want also it means i can meet and be around different people and different religions almost daily
ReplyDeleteI have very strong opinions on what the world has come to and the rules that have been created over the years. One thing I can say that is positive about living in America and being an American citizen is that I have many choices that other people in other countries do not have. I have many resources, I always have food to eat, clothing on my back, and shelter. America has come a very long way and I do not think we take enough time to stop and look at how fortunate we really are.
ReplyDeleteBeing an american to me means that you follow the laws and want to live here and treat the country with respect and having the same rights as everyone else
ReplyDeleteto me being an american< means never giving up on anything and always giving it your all, and when something bad happens you band together with other americans,
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